https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:33:12 +0000 CT is projected to gain 14,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-connecticut/ 15 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0000 nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-connecticut https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Taxes2.jpg Take Action: Tell your legislators to support Association Health Plans! https://www.nfib.com/news/news/mad-about-connecticuts-high-health-insurance-rates/ 09 Apr 2026 18:10:42 +0000 mad-about-connecticuts-high-health-insurance-rates https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Healthcare-Transparency-eNews-size-scaled-1.jpg "Tax increases being pushed by some in the Legislature would worsen conditions for Main Street businesses." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/small-business-optimism-drops-slightly-in-connecticut-and-nationwide/ 16 Mar 2026 15:39:52 +0000 small-business-optimism-drops-slightly-in-connecticut-and-nationwide https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Connecticut-State-Capitol.jpg Gov. Lamont and legislators in Hartford need to refrain from saddling small businesses with additional taxes and mandates https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/small-business-optimism-edges-downward-but-remains-above-52-year-average/ 16 Feb 2026 12:52:18 +0000 small-business-optimism-edges-downward-but-remains-above-52-year-average https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/January-2026-SBET-1080x1350-1.png Connecticut’s small business owners need more than one-time rebates to thrive — they need long-term, structural tax reforms https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-comment-ahead-of-governor-lamonts-state-of-the-state-address/ 03 Feb 2026 21:08:22 +0000 nfib-comment-ahead-of-governor-lamonts-state-of-the-state-address https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Connecticut-State-Capitol.jpg The state minimum wage rose to $16.94 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026 https://www.nfib.com/news/news/connecticut-minimum-wage-hike-set-for-january/ 20 Jan 2026 22:43:00 +0000 connecticut-minimum-wage-hike-set-for-january https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/minimum-wage-worker.jpg "Difficulty finding qualified workers in Connecticut and nationwide continues to be a drag on the small business economy." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/small-business-optimism-edges-up-in-connecticut-in-november/ 11 Dec 2025 15:18:35 +0000 small-business-optimism-edges-up-in-connecticut-in-november https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SBET-1.jpg Index declines slightly but remains just above 52-year average, Uncertainty Index fell 12 points https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/small-business-optimism-nationwide-and-in-connecticut-takes-a-small-step-back-as-uncertainty-eases-in-october/ 14 Nov 2025 14:17:23 +0000 small-business-optimism-nationwide-and-in-connecticut-takes-a-small-step-back-as-uncertainty-eases-in-october https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hardhat-workers-2-scaled.jpg Eligible employers could be assessed annual financial penalties. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/what-does-my-ct-savings-mean-for-small-businesses/ 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 what-does-my-ct-savings-mean-for-small-businesses https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NFIB_MembershipPhotos_25-scaled.jpg Sales tax holiday to take place Sun., August 17 through Sat., August 23. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-encourages-connecticut-residents-to-shop-small-during-tax-free-week/ 13 Aug 2025 19:57:04 +0000 nfib-encourages-connecticut-residents-to-shop-small-during-tax-free-week https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mainstreet-1.jpg “Small business owners in Connecticut continue to struggle finding qualified workers to fill their open positions." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-jobs-report-july-job-openings-hit-lowest-levels-since-2020-10/ 01 Aug 2025 14:02:04 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-july-job-openings-hit-lowest-levels-since-2020-10 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_45348884_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg "Connecticut small business owners continue to create new positions, hire new workers, and invest in their employees." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/in-connecticut-and-nationwide-small-business-optimism-remains-steady-in-june/ 09 Jul 2025 17:26:48 +0000 in-connecticut-and-nationwide-small-business-optimism-remains-steady-in-june https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Joint-employer-defeat-eNews-feature-scaled1.jpg NFIB applauds Congress for passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes a permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill/ 03 Jul 2025 18:37:26 +0000 nfib-thanks-congress-for-passing-landmark-small-business-tax-relief-bill https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_5722851_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg The latest on the Legislature's bill to extend UI benefits to striking workers. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/connecticut-capitol-update-3/ 30 Jun 2025 15:56:39 +0000 connecticut-capitol-update-3 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Connecticut-State-Capitol.jpg "If Congress fails to act, millions of small businesses across the country, including right here in Connecticut, will face a massive tax hike." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-connecticut/ 22 May 2025 21:54:10 +0000 nfib-launches-new-state-specific-tools-to-highlight-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-in-connecticut https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SBD-TV-Ads-Feature-scaled.jpg Take Action on Small Business Issues in Connecticut. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/stop-unfair-credit-card-swipe-fees-on-sales-tax-in-connecticut/ 28 Apr 2025 15:10:16 +0000 stop-unfair-credit-card-swipe-fees-on-sales-tax-in-connecticut https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fotolia_144121670_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Connecticut is projected to gain 14,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the federal deduction remains in place. https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-consequences-of-potential-small-business-tax-hike-in-connecticut/ 15 Apr 2025 20:45:24 +0000 nfib-releases-report-detailing-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-consequences-of-potential-small-business-tax-hike-in-connecticut https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0485-2-scaled.jpg "If Connecticut legislators continue to make it more expensive and more frustrating for small businesses to provide health insurance to their employees, Main Street businesses lose." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/nfib-report-reveals-a-growing-health-insurance-affordability-crisis-for-ct-small-business-owners/ 25 Mar 2025 14:58:41 +0000 nfib-report-reveals-a-growing-health-insurance-affordability-crisis-for-ct-small-business-owners https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Healthcare-Transparency-eNews-size-scaled-1.jpg On February 26th, NFIB State Director Andy Markowski testified before the legislature in support of House Bill 5549, which would provide for a full restoration of the credit against the state's Pass-through Entity Tax (PET). https://www.nfib.com/news/news/connecticut-capitol-update-2/ 03 Mar 2025 17:38:27 +0000 connecticut-capitol-update-2 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Connecticut-State-Capitol.jpg “State government shouldn’t pick sides in labor disputes, and small business owners and other state taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for employees who choose to be out of work on strike." https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/connecticut-capitol-update/ 13 Feb 2025 13:37:21 +0000 connecticut-capitol-update https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Connecticut-State-Capitol.jpg