WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its new Small Business Energy Survey. The report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing insight into the types of energy used and how energy costs impact business operation
What is Bankruptcy Clawback?
A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)
The legislation would let businesses pay local taxes electronically.
The measure would have made Virginia less competitive and hurt small businesses.
The January Small Business Economic Trends report includes the new NFIB Small Business Employment Index. Learn more about the new data and 2026 outlook for small businesses.
NFIB awarded pennants to Members of Congress who played a critical role in making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent, which prevented a massive tax hike.
NFIB’s monthly webinar provides tips to avoid customer complaints and best practices for data privacy, advertising, and online reviews.
NFIB member Greg Niewold joins the Small Business Rundown to explain how the estate tax affects his multi-generational family farm and how the tax changes for 2026 will benefit businesses like his.
A proposal would reduce MA’s income tax rate from 5 percent to 4 percent over three years
NFIB led over 70 trade associations urging Congress to limit regulatory burdens on small businesses.
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