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- U.S. Energy Policy (June 2010)
Whether you open a local or national newspaper or turn on the TV or radio, we cannot escape the daily news coverage of our nation's worst oil spill which continues to rage on in the Gulf. In light of this environmental disaster, the NASE sought the opinion of its membership on U.S. energy policy and what key proposals should be the focus of policymakers.
- Increased Tax Regulation on Small Business (May 2010)
Many of the nation’s entrepreneurs are about to become more familiar with the IRS. According to a new law set to go into effect in 2012, business owners must report annually every payment for goods or services over $600, utilizing IRS Form 1099. A new survey by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) found that the average self-employed and micro-business (those with fewer than 10 employees) currently issues two Form 1099 per year. Under the new law, the same business will have to issue roughly 27 reports, mostly to large corporations.
- The Clock is Ticking on Health Reform: What Do You Think? (March 2010)
Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage. Self-employed business owners say that access and choice of providers/benefits is less important to their businesses than lower bottom line costs. With the clock ticking on a final vote in Congress on health reform, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed about health reform.
- Are You an Independent Contractor or Do You Hire Contractors? (February 2010)
Along with the usual allocations for priorities like defense and education, the Obama Administration’s recently released FY2011 Budget also includes new regulations on independent contractors that may have a direct impact on small businesses. Almost 50 percent of the self-employed and micro-business owners were opposed to one of the proposed regulations, while opposition to two other proposed regulations was over 70 percent for both, according to a survey by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE).
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Surveys Make Your Opinion Count
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There’s only one way to make sure the NASE represents the opinions of micro-businesses on Capitol Hill and through a tailored benefits package and that's by asking.
Through nation-wide surveys on topics such as health coverage and retirement security, the NASE ensures it has the pulse of micro-business. And through monthly online polls, the NASE tracks a snapshot of what members think on the hot topics of the day.
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| | U.S. Energy Policy In light of the recent environmental disaster in the Gulf, the NASE would like to hear your opinion on the direction our nation should take with our energy policy. Please take NASE's Monthly Survey regarding your thoughts on energy policy.
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