With new and evolving scams emerging, the IRS and the Security Summit partners have announced the start of the summer Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself campaign. This initiative aims to help tax professionals safeguard against new and ongoing threats...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced amendments to the disaster declaration for Texas, enabling low-interest federal disaster loans for private nonprofit organizations in 58 counties. This follows President Biden’s May 23 major disaster declaration for Public Assistance...

Filing grants on time and adhering to all instructions is very important for small business owners to maximize their chances of success. Timely submission demonstrates professionalism and ensures that applications are considered. Following guidelines meticulously highlights the attention to...

AI is making an undeniable impact on the business landscape. And one way that many small businesses are looking to grow in this area is by hiring employees with knowledge of this technology. According to the latest Small Business Index...

If you need to apply for or renew your passport, beware of online scams. Many search results lead to official-looking sites claiming to offer passport services. Some of these are private companies charging for services that are free on...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds individuals and businesses in parts of Alaska, Maine, and Rhode Island that their 2023 federal income tax returns and payments are due on July 15, 2024. This extension applies to those affected by...

Large corporations account for the majority of the world’s pollution. But small businesses also play a role. And one nonprofit is looking to this market to make a difference. Plastic Bank is a Vancouver-based organization that collects and processes ocean-bound...

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating to anyone. But the impact can be even larger for a small business owner, since it’s not always possible to take a break without losing income. This has been the case for Pam O’Neill,...

Large-scale events that bring an influx of visitors to a city can dramatically benefit local businesses. However, some business owners in Milwaukee, where the upcoming Republican National Convention will be hosted, aren’t sure what to expect. Gregory León, who owns...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding starting April 8, 2024. Taxpayers in affected areas now have until November 1, 2024, to...