National Small Business Week 2026 highlights valuable IRS tools for entrepreneurs and business owners, including Business Tax Accounts, IRIS e-filing, digital tax forms, and IRS Secure Messaging. Learn how these platforms can streamline tax compliance, improve record access, simplify filings, and help businesses manage IRS communications more efficiently and securely.

National Small Business Week 2026 highlights growing tax scams targeting small businesses and entrepreneurs, including spear-phishing attacks and bogus “Self-Employment Tax Credit” schemes. Learn how to protect your business with cybersecurity best practices, safeguard your EIN, recognize fraud red flags, and report suspected tax scams to the IRS before financial damage occurs.

Learn the top self-employment tax mistakes that can cost business owners money, penalties, and retirement benefits. This guide explains SE tax basics, the 15.3% rate, common missteps with gig income, LLCs, retirement plans, optional methods, and estimated taxes - plus practical tips to stay compliant and avoid costly surprises before filing or paying quarterly taxes as required.

Every small business needs strong contracts to stay protected. In “Top 10 Contracts for Every Small Business,” discover essential agreements like Service Contracts, Independent Contractor Agreements, NDAs, and Employment Agreements that safeguard your operations, relationships, and ideas. Prevent disputes, protect your assets, and build trust with clear, customized contracts that work for you.

From risk prep to data protection, here's how to create a solid Disaster Recovery Plan. Don't wait for a crisis — start planning today.

For business owners, stepping away from their life’s work can trigger deep emotional and psychological challenges: fear of irrelevance, loss of purpose, and uncertainty about the future. But with the right support and mindset, this transition can be a powerful new beginning.

From property and liability coverage to business interruption protection, a BOP can safeguard your business from unexpected losses. Explore what’s covered and what extras you might need.

If you're exploring ways to resolve or settle your SBA EIDL loan, here are some alternative options to consider—from hardship plans to refinancing or even bankruptcy in some cases.

Selling a business with an SBA EIDL loan comes with challenges, especially if the sale proceeds won’t fully cover the loan balance. Navigating SBA requirements can take months, so preparation is key.

The BOI filing requirements have been restored, and the new deadline is March 21, 2025. FinCEN is reviewing options to modify deadlines and reduce burdens for lower-risk entities, but penalties for late filings remain steep—nearly $600 per day! Don’t risk noncompliance—stay informed and take action.

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it comes with its challenges. Here are some key areas to focus on to set yourself up for success...

Beginning January 1, 2024, businesses that file 10 or more information returns must e-file Form 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000, instead of filing a paper return. For those with fewer information returns, e-filing Form 8300 is still optional. To file electronically Form 8300, a business must set up an account with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's BSA E-Filing System. The IRS will ensure the privacy and security of all taxpayer data.