http://www.nfib.com/Keep up with the latest news, politics and events for small business in Idaho.en-usEM3 iOnwebmaster@nfib.orghttp://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37008.htmlOnce again, complete elimination of the personal property tax on business came up short, but the Legislature did raise exemptions from it.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37009.htmlWith only a few specific exceptions, local governments, such as cities and counties, don't have the authority to impose local sales taxes. For the past several years, local governments have sought to change state law to allow them to impose local sales taxes, with the approval of the voters, to fund transportation and other projects. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37010.htmlThe Idaho Transportation Department and a study group, the Forum on Transportation Investment, have recommended that Idaho make a transition from traditional revenue-generating sources, such as the per-gallon fuel tax, to include other taxing methods that index taxes to growth.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37011.htmlThe state fuel tax is currently 25 cents per gallon, an amount that has not been raised in more than a decade. The proceeds from it -- about $233 million a year -- are divided between the state highway account, local governments and the Idaho State Police. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37013.htmlAt $46, Idaho's average annual registration fee ranks 30th in the nation. It has not been increased since 1997.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_37014.htmlThe current Idaho state sales tax applies only to goods sold. In recent years, some legislators have supported the concept of expanding the state sales tax to also include labor and services. They content the current system is outdated, and should be expanded to reflect the state's "new" service-based economy. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36748.htmlIdaho has a first, and Billy Knorpp a second, as America's leading small business association, the National Federation of Independent Business, and Solveras, one of the nation's leading payment processing companies for small businesses, has named him their Idaho Small Business Champion of the Year. It is the first time Idaho named the same person twice, and it's Knorpp's second time to be given the honor.Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36637.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on activism in Idaho, April/May 2008 edition.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36674.htmlIn the states that haven't wisely killed it off already, it remains one of the most annoying, frustrating and least economically beneficial to government of all taxes: the personal property tax. The National Federation of Independent Business, the state's leading small business association, has called on Idaho senators to be at least forthright in their intentions to keep it on the books, rather than try and hide behind the cloak of placing a bill to abolish it in the "amendment process."Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36610.htmlEach year Idaho businesses pay a personal property tax on their tools, equipment, furniture and other tangible items related to their operation. Idaho's law on property sets up two distinct categories of property tax -- real property and personal property. A tax on real property (land and improvements) is paid by both individuals and businesses. A tax on personal property (everything used as part of the business that is not permanently attached to the land) is paid only by businesses. Urge your senator to vote to eliminate the personal property tax! Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36570.htmlNFIB/Idaho members interested in lowering their unemployment insurance costs and getting the latest information on wage-and-hour laws can attend one of 30 free seminars the Idaho Department of Labor is putting on throughout the state.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_36060.html"Small businesses are the drivers of our state's economy, accounting for more than 97 percent of all employers in Idaho. Small business also creates about two-thirds of all net new jobs. It's vital that we have a thriving small-business community for our state and the nation to continue to grow and prosper."Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35927.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on activism in Idaho, February/March 2008 edition.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35894.htmlRegister today for the 2008 NFIB National Small-Business Summit! NFIB and eBay have joined forces to create an event you won't want to miss. At the Summit, you'll interact with policymakers, business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs while sharing your experiences and finding new ideas to boost your business. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35954.htmlA poll of Idaho small business owners released today by their leading representative group shows them with seat belts firmly fastened against any tax increase as the nation's economy heads into the possible turbulence of a recession.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35381.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on looking ahead to 2008 in Idaho, December/January 2008 edition.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_35127.htmlDespite ill-informed rhetoric that often cites the federal death tax as only affecting wealthy people, this tax affects all Americans, and it strikes no one harder than the small-business community.Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34853.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as taxes and health care in Idaho, October/November 2007 edition.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_34105.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues such as YEF scholars named and activism in Idaho, August/September 2007 edition.Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33866.htmlWith five states holding elections this fall, NFIB is gearing up for another active political season--and a chance to help the voice of small business be heard at the ballot box. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33842.htmlFri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33813.htmlIn most states, the 2007 legislative session was a mix of bills both helpful and harmful to small business. NFIB worked alongside lawmakers to ensure legislation passed would take into consideration the impact on the country's No. 1 job creators, and while we saw many victories, there is much left to be done next session as well. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33705.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation and Visa USA today announced the five semifinalists of the fifth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to promote and award entrepreneurship. NFIB YEF and Visa USA will be awarding four $5,000 scholarships to this year's semifinalists and one $10,000 scholarship to the student selected from this group as the "2007 Young Entrepreneur of the Year" at a dinner held in Washington, D.C., on June 5.Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33710.htmlThe National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation today announced the Idaho recipients of the fifth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program to set future small-business owners on the path to entrepreneurship. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award recipients will attend the university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute of their choice with $1,000 in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation.Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33575.htmlSpecial NFIB member report on small-business issues sales taxes, personal property taxes and activism in Idaho, June/July 2007 edition.Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33508.htmlTue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33511.htmlWhen asked why she and her husband decided to buy Moon's Kitchen in 2001, Kali Carringer replied, "So we could own the troubles that we had managed for others for over 25 years." Owning your own business is a dream of most Americans, and today the nation's premier small-business advocacy group conferred one of its highest honors on Carringer for her success in achieving that goal, naming her its Idaho Small-Business Champion of the Year.Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/2007LTmeeting.htmlWed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.nfib.com/object/IO_33146.htmlWhile most of the country is breathing a sigh of relief that tax season is finally over, small-business owners are heading back into the ring to fight tax proposals in state legislatures. And NFIB is right there out front, talking to lawmakers to ensure the burden from any new taxes implemented does not fall unfairly on the shoulders of the small-business community. The following are some of the tax proposals being considered around the country.Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST