Small businesses are the foundation of the American economy. But 9 out of 10 small businesses will face a massive tax hike at the end of the year if Congress fails to act. The 20% Small Business Deduction was created as part of the 2017 tax law to level the playing...

Use this alert to send your own message to Congress! NFIB has this platform for you, our members, to quickly and easily connect with your elected officials. Most of the alerts you see are issue-specific, but this one is specifically made for you to contact your Member...

Access to relevant vehicle data is essential for independently owned auto repair shops to repair passenger vehicles safely and efficiently. Automakers are restricting access to vehicle information, which is preventing independent auto repair shops from completing simple...

Many small business owners report that swipe fees, the costs associated with credit card processing, have been steadily increasing. Congress and some state legislatures are considering legislation...

Small business owners work hard to train and retain employees by creating a safe and rewarding workplace. Finding qualified employees remains a top challenge. Meanwhile, government mandates and regulations further complicate your ability to fill open positions and once...

BACKGROUNDThe Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) was enacted to lessen the impact that federal regulations have on small business.PROBLEMA 2023 NFIB study found that agencies use loopholes in the RFA to underreport, minimize, or ignore the impact of regulations on small...

Recently, the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025 was reintroduced in the U.S. House and Senate. This legislation would provide unions with a laundry list of provisions that are harmful to small businesses. The PRO Act would require employers to turn over...

The American Rescue Plan Act requires online payment platforms and marketplaces, such as PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, eBay and Etsy, to issue a 1099-K for goods and service transactions totaling $600 or more in annual gross sales. The IRS has now created a phased...

Small businesses nationwide struggle to provide affordable health insurance benefits for their employees, and high prescription drug prices substantially contribute to this problem.Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are third-party middlemen that negotiate drug prices and...

Small business owners like you should be able to pass your business to your children or family members without the burden of the federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Take action now to tell your elected representatives in Washington, DC to support the...

Small business owners have been concerned about excessive credit card processing fees for years but have had no recourse. Congress is considering legislation to address the rapidly increasing "swipe fee" issue, which would inject competition into the credit card market and...

Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, over 32 million U.S. small businesses were required to file BOI reports with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Those who failed to file — or...

Our efforts in Washington, DC are strong because they are supported by the real voices of small business owners! Please help us continue to inform lawmakers about your perspective on regulations by...

NFIB is committed to seeking legislative reforms that help empower small businesses. NFIB continues to tirelessly urge lawmakers to pursue policy solutions that will empower small business owners...