Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Small Business August 13, 2026
831(b) Institute to Host Complimentary CE Events for CPAs and Tax Advisors
The sessions are designed to help CPAs and tax advisors better understand the opportunities and risks associated with micro-captive structures and provide informed guidance to their small business clients.
Small Business August 12, 2026
FinCEN Permanently Nixes Beneficial Ownership Reporting
"Treasury is eliminating a burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners without compromising our national security," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Small Business August 10, 2026
‘We’re Left Behind.’ Some Small Businesses Not Expecting Trump Tariff Refunds
With a complicated application process, rules that favor direct importers and large businesses, some small business owners say they aren’t holding their breath for repayment.
Small Business August 7, 2026
Report Shows a Fundamental Shift in Ecommerce Fraud
Account takeover attacks rose 78% and card-testing attacks surged 175%, highlighting how AI is accelerating credential theft and identity-based fraud.
Small Business August 5, 2026
Clients Believe AI Will Not and Cannot Replace Their Accountant
The majority of small business owners surveyed by Karbon didn't name a technical skill their accountant has. They didn't name accuracy, tax knowledge, or compliance. They named the relationship itself.
Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Small Business August 4, 2026
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026
The forecast highlights how rising transportation and travel costs are increasingly driving higher industry prices, ahead of the number of trips.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April 2025 to March 2026
This is a 19.1% decrease in the dollar value of homes purchased and a 14% decrease in the number of properties.
Small Business July 30, 2026
Retail Theft Evolves as Shoplifting Declines but Fraud Schemes Evolve
Retailers experienced a 12.4% decrease in shoplifting and an 8.1% drop in merchandise theft in 2025 compared with 2024, but ...
Small Business July 27, 2026
Toy Manufacturer Sues Trump Administration Again Over New Round of Tariffs
Learning Resources, the Vernon Hills, IL, toymaker that successfully brought down the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs in a seminal Supreme Court decision, is once again suing over the latest round of sweeping global tariffs.
Small Business July 24, 2026
Why Trump’s 50% Hockey Equipment Tariffs Are Unlikely to Hit U.S. Families
The Minnesota Trade Office believes most hockey sticks and equipment imported to the U.S. will be exempt from the 50% tariff.
Small Business July 24, 2026
Trump Rebuilds Tariffs with New Levies on 60 Economies
The new levies follow an investigation into the alleged failure of around 60 economies to prevent forced labor in their supply chains to the detriment of American workers.