Small Business June 11, 2026
States are Getting Creative as Tax Policy Shifts at Record Speed, Says Avalara Report
Lawmakers are increasingly expanding the sales tax base to encompass new categories of goods and services.
September 24, 2020
Will Businesses Stay Remote After the Pandemic?
The greatest pandemic-related concerns that business executives cited for the next 12 months are safety of employees and customers (33 percent), uncertainty over stay-at-home restrictions (29 percent) and customer demand/ability to...
September 24, 2020
How to Make Sales Taxes Easier for Online Sellers
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made selling online essential for many businesses. Economic nexus and marketplace facilitator laws obligate many online sellers to register in states where they have no physical presence.
September 23, 2020
California to Stop Sales of Gasoline Cars by 2035: Move to All Zero-Emission Vehicles
The move comes as California battles historic wildfires that Newsom has blamed squarely on global warming, with more than 3.6 million acres burned so far this year. It could prompt other states that have followed California’s climate and ...
September 23, 2020
FreshBooks Acquires Mexico-Based E-Invoicing Company Facturama
Facturama's service will allow for greater scaling capabilities in Mexico, where the small business market is significant and growing. The purchase amount has not been disclosed. FreshBooks has paying customers in 100+ countries.
September 23, 2020
Intuit Launches QuickBooks Commerce Sales Platform
Intuit has launched QuickBooks Commerce, a business management platform to help small businesses attract and sell to new customers across multiple channels and ultimately grow their business. QuickBooks Commerce is the central hub that ...
September 23, 2020
AICPA, CPA.com and Biz2Credit Launch New Platform for Small Business Funding
The basic loan forgiveness tool is included in CPALoanPortal.com, with enhanced functionality now available specifically for CPA firms to support clients more efficiently.
September 23, 2020
Who Qualifies for the Home Office Deduction Under the New Tax Laws?
Small Business Week, Sept. 22-24 is a good time for individuals to consider taking the home office deduction if they qualify. The benefit may allow taxpayers working from home to deduct certain expenses on their tax return.
September 21, 2020
How Will the Halloween Retail Season Be During COVID?
Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a little different this year, but consumers are finding ways to safely mark the occasion.
September 21, 2020
Retail Sales Increased in August
Retail sales continued to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in August, showing a gradual improvement from July and larger gains year-over-year, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation. “While August retail sales numbers were a bit mixed, we believe the consumer is resilient and is in good shape as we head into...…
September 20, 2020
Home Values Growing in Most U.S. Markets
Nationwide, demand continues to outpace supply. Homes continue to fly off the market at a record pace and inventory is contracting, according to the most recent Zillow weekly housing market data. Listings' typical time on the market was 14 days, as of ...
September 17, 2020
More Insurance and More Money: The Path to a Stronger Business Model
What 2020 has really shown us is that businesses need more insurance and more money. And a captive insurance company is the only strategy that delivers both.
September 17, 2020
AICPA Urges Extending and Expanding PPP Program
While the PPP proved to be an effective bridge for many companies affected by workplace restrictions due to the pandemic, more resources are urgently needed to help Main Street businesses that continue to struggle.