December 1, 2021

Update: Stopgap Spending Bill

Lawmakers have until Friday to pass a stopgap spending measure to avert a government shutdown, debate is ongoing but House leaders aim to vote on the bill today.

December 1, 2021

Senate Talks Reconciliation Bill

The Senate is set to take up the House-passed Build Back Better reconciliation bill with the goal of finishing work on the package before the Christmas break.

November 19, 2021

House Passes Build Back Better Bill

On Nov. 19, the House passed 220-212 the Build Back Better reconciliation bill (H.R. 5376) that includes more than $1.5 trillion in business and individual tax increases.

November 18, 2021

Employee Retention Tax Credit Ends Early

The pandemic-related Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) has ended - three months earlier than scheduled.

November 17, 2021

SBA Proposal to Modify Size Standards

The SBA issued a proposal to modify two of the methods the organization uses to qualify which businesses classify as small businesses for government contracts and SBA loan and investment programs.  

November 10, 2021

NSBA Status Report: Build Back Better Act

Download NSBA's status report on the Build Back Better framework for analysis and updates on the provisions that will have the greatest impact on small business.