NFIB’s Federal Government Relations experts explain key small business legislation, where it stands in Congress, and predictions on Capitol Hill. Jeff Brabant, Vice President of Federal Government Relations discusses the status of the Small Business Tax Deduction, Director Josh McLeod gives an update on beneficial ownership reporting requirements, and Principal Josselin Castillo highlights the latest health care policy proposals.

Take Action and share you story on the impacts of these critical issues:

• 20% Small Business Tax Deduction
• Beneficial ownership reporting
• Health care costs
• Credit card competition
• Right to repair

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NFIB’s Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, discusses why credit card chargebacks happen and how to prevent them. Milito explains what a chargeback is, why it is problematic for small business owners, and how they can fight a chargeback.

Learn more in the NFIB Legal Center’s Credit Card Chargeback Guide

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Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center, and Josh Mcleod, Director of NFIB Federal Government Relations explain the recent beneficial ownership victory for small businesses, the current status of the regulatory battle, and what it means for small businesses. Beth discusses what she’s been hearing from NFIB members, and Josh explains what’s next in the fight to repeal beneficial ownership reporting.

Share your story about why it’s important to permanently overturn BOI reporting.

Learn more and stay up-to-date on beneficial ownership news: ProtectSmallBusiness.org.

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This tax season, small business owners discuss how they use the savings from the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction to invest in their business, employees, and community. NFIB members Kellie Loudin and Tim Corbitt discuss specific ways they use deduction savings and why it is crucial for Congress to make the deduction permanent to prevent a massive tax hike. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) is a member of U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and gives his perspective on small business policies in Congress as a small business owner, expectations for the tax bill, and the importance of small business owners getting involved and staying engaged.

Find Line 13 on your IRS form 1040.

See state-specific reports on benefits of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

Send a message to urge your elected officials to make the deduction permanent.

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NFIB member Michael Ervin, owner of Coal River Coffee Co. in West Virginia discusses the role of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in his small business a what a massive tax hike would mean for his business and employees. U.S. Representative Carol Miller (WV-01) explains her legislative priorities including her view on the Small Business Deduction, and NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant provides legislative updates on small business issues in Congress.

To help support small businesses in your community, please take a moment to reach out to your lawmakers in Congress and urge them to make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent before it expires this year.

Get the latest information and resources on the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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NFIB member and small business owner Aileen Band, located in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, describes how her small business recovered from being hit by two hurricanes in 2022. California’s NFIB State Director John Kabateck and Florida’s NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle give details on the ways NFIB connects small business owners with relevant information and ensures the voice of small business is part of the state’s natural disaster response and recovery. Together, they also discuss the resilience of small businesses fighting through the recent wildfires in California and hurricanes in Florida, and the ways small businesses give back to their communities during devastating times.

Find more rebuilding resources for small businesses affected by recent wildfires in California.

Learn more about Florida news, advocacy efforts and resources.

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This bonus episode focuses on federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Executive Director and Vice President of the NFIB Small Business Legal Center Beth Milito and Vice President of NFIB Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant explain the latest on this unconstitutional federal mandate, NFIB’s lawsuit to stop it, and the details of a victory for 32 million small businesses.

Take action and urge Congress to fully repeal the reporting requirement

Learn more on NFIB’s website

Get information directly from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network website

Send questions to info@nfib.org

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NFIB member Marcie Strouse, U.S. Representative and NFIB member Kevin Hern, and NFIB’s Principal of Federal Government Relations Josselin Castillo discuss the health insurance affordability crisis for small business. Marcie sheds light on the challenges small business owners face offering health insurance to their employees, Rep. Hern provides information on key legislation in Congress, and Castillo explains small businesses’ top priorities in health care policy.

Take Action: Tell Congress to increase health care choices and lower costs for small businesses.

Learn more: “Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses” policy paper.

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