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April 29, 2026
Small Businesses Support Legislation to Prevent Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
NFIB-led coalition urges Congress to enact the Heat Workforce Standards Act
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April 29, 2026
Tariff Update for Small Business Owners and Importers
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff decision has led to significant changes for small businesses that rely on imported goods.
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
Small Businesses Urge Administration and Large Companies to Ensure Fair and Efficient Tariff Refund Process
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April 27, 2026
Regional Variations in Business Health and Prospects
Each month, NFIB surveys a random sample of its small-business membership to better understand economic trends and the current state of Main Street.
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April 27, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Sweeping Unionization Bill in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, sent letters to leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Work
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April 23, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation to Increase the Small Business Deduction to 23%
The Small Business Tax Cut Act would build on the success of Congress making the Small Business Deduction permanent
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April 22, 2026
Supreme Court Permits Gamesmanship in Small Business Lawsuits
NFIB is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Enbridge v. Nessel, which concerns a defendant’s right to remove a case to federal court.
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April 21, 2026
Washington Post Editorial Board Calls for Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 21, 2026) – In a new Washington Post column, the Editorial Board argues that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional and should be repealed, citing NFIB’s lawsuit. The Editorial Board explains that the CTA has led to significant financial costs and privacy co
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April 20, 2026
New NFIB Op-Ed in Washington Examiner: Small Businesses Need Relief from Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2026) In a new op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, Louis Bertolotti, NFIB Principal of Federal Government Relations, urges Congress to help small business owners with rising fuel costs by suspending the federal fuel tax. He cites NFIB research, which shows how inc
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April 17, 2026
What “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime” Means for Your Business
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law, and of most significance for NFIB members, it made the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 16, 2026
NFIB President Brad Close in Washington Times: Small Business Deduction Is A Big Win For Main Street
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – In a new op-ed in The Washington Times, NFIB President Brad Close shares how Main Street is benefiting from the 20% Small Business Deduction being made permanent by the White House and Congress. Close describes how the deduction allows Main Street to keep more of
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April 16, 2026
What They Are Saying: Virginia Small Business Owner Uses 20% Small Business Deduction for Employee Raises
VIDEO: NFIB member Tina Miller explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped her invest back into her business and community.
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April 15, 2026
Small Business Optimism Index Falls Below Average
The March Small Business Economic Trends report sees a three-point decline in small business optimism. Following suit, the Employment Index also fell two points.
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April 15, 2026
NFIB Releases Report Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in New York
NY is projected to gain 71,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place.
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April 15, 2026
What They Are Saying: West Virginia Small Business Owner Describes How 20% Small Business Deduction Improved His Company
VIDEO: NFIB member Michael Ervin explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped him invest back into his business and community.
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April 15, 2026
NFIB Releases State-Specific Reports Detailing Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent
Reports outline the economic benefits and massive tax savings small business owners will see this Tax Day
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April 14, 2026
2026 State-Specific Reports Detail Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent
A massive federal tax hike on nine out of 10 small businesses was stopped when the 20% Small Business Deduction became permanent.
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April 14, 2026
Small Business Pushes Back on OSHA Heat Standard
NFIB released an Issue Brief and a podcast episode detailing the proposed OSHA Heat Standard, which would create additional compliance burdens and red tape for small businesses.
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April 14, 2026
Webinar Covers U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision and Impact on Small Business
NFIB’s monthly webinar features legal experts who explore what the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffs means for small businesses and how your business may be eligible for money back.
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April 14, 2026
Small Business Demands Legislation to Fight Growing Swipe Fees
A recent opinion article covers swipe fees, the Credit Card Competition Act, and its importance to lower costs for small businesses.
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April 14, 2026
Why Health Care Costs Have Skyrocketed and What Congress Can Do
An opinion article explores how federal mandates contribute to rising health care costs and solutions Congress can deploy to provide affordable health care to small businesses.
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April 14, 2026
What They Are Saying: Small Business Owners Share How They’re Using 20% Small Business Deduction Savings
VIDEO: NFIB member Marcie Rodriguez explains how the permanence of the 20% Small Business Deduction has helped her invest back into her business and community.
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April 14, 2026
NEW: Small Business Optimism Fell in March Survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, leaving it below its 52-year average of 98.0. The last time the Optimism Index fell below its historical average was April 2025. The Uncertainty Index rose 4 points from February to 92, well
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April 10, 2026
NFIB Scores a Victory with New York Wetland Regulations!
NFIB joined a coalition of business organizations to file a lawsuit challenging new regulations.
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April 8, 2026
New York Small Businesses Win Legal Challenge to Onerous New Wetlands Regulations
NFIB joined a lawsuit in 2025 challenging a harmful, vague wetlands mandate in New York.
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April 8, 2026
Congressman Nick LaLota Joins Small Business Challenge at Member Business on Long Island
Rep. LaLota helped lead the fight to make the Small Business Deduction permanent.
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April 8, 2026
Price Pressures Have Eased, but Small Businesses Still Feel the Squeeze
Small business owners face many daily operational challenges, and elevated inflation adds one more challenge to the list.
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April 8, 2026
Small Businesses Oppose Overreaching Federal Heat Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, opposes the implementation of a one-size-fits-all heat standard, as proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2024. The
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April 7, 2026
Online Dispute Resolution: Practical Steps for Resolving Business Disputes
Business disputes can arise for many reasons and may involve anyone, including customers, clients, vendors, partners, and service providers.
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April 2, 2026
NFIB Jobs Report: Employment Index Pulls Back
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 2, 2026) – NFIB’s March Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index fell 1.9 points to 101.6. Despite the decline, the current reading remains above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100.
In March, 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small bu
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