SBA Expands Disaster Loan Assistance to Texas Nonprofits in 58 Counties
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...
View ArticleSupreme Court Decision Empowers Small Businesses to Challenge Regulations
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This case addresses a...
View ArticleSnapchat Adds New Personalization Features for All Users
Snapchat has announced several new features designed to make user accounts more personalized. These updates, many of which are available now, cater to the app’s growing base of Snapchat+ subscribers...
View ArticleWix Unveils New Features at DevStudio Conference to Empower App Developers
At its annual Developers’ Conference, DevStudio Con, held in Bangalore, India, Wix announced several new features designed to enhance the development process and expand monetization opportunities...
View ArticleVisa and Amazon Introduce Installment Plans for Canadian Shoppers
Visa has announced a new collaboration with Amazon, offering Canadian consumers more choices at checkout. Eligible RBC and Scotiabank credit cardholders shopping on Amazon.ca or the Amazon app can now...
View ArticleTreasury and IRS Finalize Digital Asset Reporting Regulations
The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have issued final regulations requiring brokers to report digital asset sales and exchanges. This regulation helps taxpayers file accurate tax returns for these...
View ArticleTreasury and IRS Finalize Rules on Corporate Stock Repurchase Excise Tax
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations that provide guidance for taxpayers and tax professionals on reporting and paying the 1 percent...
View ArticleIRS Confirms Marijuana’s Status and Section 280E Tax Limitations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to taxpayers that marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Consequently, businesses involved in the...
View ArticleNFIB June Jobs Report: Small Business Job Openings Decrease, Compensation...
According to the NFIB Monthly Jobs Report, small business owners continued to face challenges in hiring qualified employees for their open positions in June. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg...
View ArticleeBay Advertising Unveils New Dashboard and Tools
eBay has introduced a new advertising experience to help sellers expand their businesses. This upgraded experience includes a redesigned Advertising dashboard, personalized insights, and intuitive...
View ArticleMassachusetts Man Charged in Indictment for Using COVID Relief Funds to Buy Home
A Massachusetts man has been charged in a superseding indictment for allegedly using Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to secretly buy a home in the name of a close relative. Bill Dessaps, 47,...
View ArticleHSBC and Visa Partner to Launch Zing International Money App
Visa and HSBC have partnered to develop the Zing international payments app, offering users the ability to hold funds in over ten different currencies, send money in more than 30 currencies, and...
View ArticleGeorgia Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced to 4 Years for Tax Fraud
Saleem Hakim, a Georgia-based precious metals dealer, was sentenced to four years in prison for tax evasion and failing to file tax returns. This sentencing follows his conviction in January. Court...
View ArticleEtsy Launches Ad Campaign Celebrating Human Connection and Creativity
For the first half of the year, Etsy has been dedicated to launching marketing campaigns that showcase how its community of 7 million sellers can help buyers achieve all their shopping and gifting...
View ArticleApply Now for Xero Beautiful Business Fund 2024
Xero, the global small business platform, has announced the return of the Xero Beautiful Business Fund for 2024. This initiative offers more than NZ$750,000 ($456,825 USD) in funding to support small...
View ArticleIRS Warns Tax Professionals of New Scams Targeting Sensitive Information
The IRS and the Security Summit have issued a warning to tax professionals about new and evolving scams looking to steal business and taxpayer information. These schemes involve identity thieves posing...
View ArticleApple Introduces Apple Intelligence with Enhanced Privacy and AI Capabilities
Apple recently announced Apple Intelligence at its Worldwide Developers Conference. This new personal intelligence system integrates with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, harnessing generative models and...
View ArticleEtsy Announces New Updates to Strengthen Commitment to Creativity
Etsy has announced a series of updates aimed at reinforcing its mission to keep commerce human. These updates reflect nearly two decades of fostering creativity and self-expression in an increasingly...
View ArticleDeadline for Idaho SBA Disaster Loans for Storm Damage Approaches
Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration (SBA), has reminded Idaho private nonprofit organizations of the...
View ArticleDeadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans Due to Smith River Complex Fire
California small businesses have until August 6, 2024, to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury due to the Smith River Complex Fire. This fire, which occurred on August 15, 2023,...
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