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Protective order information
https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-hearings-appeals/protective-order-information… have access to the entire appeal file, except for income tax returns and privileged information, while protecting the … -
Ohio Manufacturer Turns to SBA for Assistance During Challenging Economies
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/ohio-manufacturer-turns-sba-assistance-during-challenging-economies… equipment. The company also used funds saved from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI). The tax savings has helped the company to meet new orders from … auto makers. "The changes to the QBI and lower overall tax rates will benefit me the most," said Chuck. During the … -
CDC Best Practices Guidance - Executive Compensation
https://www.sba.gov/document/support--cdc-best-practices-guidance-executive-compensation… bonuses, and expenses) paid within the CDC’s most recent tax year for current and former officers and directors. In … of more than $100,000 during the CDC’s most recent tax year. SBA Form 1253 (CDC Annual Report Guide) requires … bonuses and expenses) paid within the CDC’s most recent tax year for current and former officers, directors, and key … -
Native American-owned businesses
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/native-american-owned-businesses -
Office of Human Resources Solutions
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Small business size standards
https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/small-business-size-standards… These numbers can normally be found on the business’ IRS tax return forms. Receipts are averaged over a business’ … -
Maryland Accountant Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With $24-Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/09/30/maryland-accountant-sentenced-federal-prison-connection-24-million-covid-relief-fraud-scheme… including EIDL and PPP loans. Dotson, an accountant and tax preparer, served as the owner and principal of H&M Tax Service LLC (H&M Tax), doing business as H&M Financial Group, LLC — a tax … -
How to Build Business Credit Quickly: 5 Simple Steps
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-build-business-credit-quickly-5-simple-steps… check out SBA’s Business Guide . Step 2 – Obtain a Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) You can apply for a federal tax ID for free using the IRS assistance tool . This is a … which you will use for things such as filing company tax returns, opening a business bank account, applying for … -
Members Of A Local Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced In Federal Court
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/12/17/members-local-drug-trafficking-organization-sentenced-federal-court… Service (IRS) investigators discovered a stolen identity tax refund fraud scheme carried out by Clarke and others. … scheme involved the submission of hundreds of fraudulent tax returns falsely claiming COVID-related sick family leave credits the 2021 tax year. These fraudulent tax returns were filed on behalf … -
The SBA Is Excited to Help New Businesses in the New Year
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-excited-help-new-businesses-new-year… Registering your business and acquiring state and federal tax IDs. Remember to register your business name with state … requirements . You’ll also want to apply for a federal tax ID number, also known as an Employer Identification … -
5 Challenges for Family-Owned Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-challenges-family-owned-businesses… Your business is a valuable asset, so also address death tax matters. Fortunately, the federal estate tax exemption is now substantial ($11.18 million for someone … For example, in Massachusetts and Oregon, the estate tax exemption amount for 2018 is only $1 million. This means … -
14 Arrested on Complaints Alleging More Than $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Small Business Loans Were Fraudulently Obtained
https://www.sba.gov/article/2025/05/28/14-arrested-complaints-alleging-more-25-million-covid-19-relief-small-business-loans-were… other sham corporations. McGrayan allegedly paid for phony tax returns that falsely reported millions in revenue and tens of thousands in tax due and owing. McGrayan, whose alleged criminal activity … and submitted fraudulent documents, including fake tax returns that falsely reported that his shell company, … -
Against All Odds, Selma Business Owner Finds Success through Perseverance and is Nationally Recognized as the SBA 2023 Alabama Small Business of the Year
https://www.sba.gov/success-story/against-all-odds-selma-business-owner-finds-success-through-perseverance-nationally-recognized-sba… churches, medical facilities, and while running his income tax business on the side, Daryl Thomas decided it was time to … a full-time business. Thus, Thomas Accounting and Income Tax Services was created in 2009 out of his home. By 2015, he … Daryl and his full-time employees provide accounting and tax services for local small businesses, churches, and nearly … -
What Makes an Ongoing Business Forecast Realistic?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/what-makes-ongoing-business-forecast-realistic… types, categories, and items you get reports on from your bookkeeping. Specifically, if you think of a forecast in a … what they get in accounting reports. Keep past and future aligned. As you develop forecasts, think about metrics. For … -
Is Starting a Business Your New Year’s Resolution? The SBA Can Help
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Helping Employees TaxWise Who Work from Home
https://www.sba.gov/blog/helping-employees-taxwise-who-work-home… business has employees who work from home, understand the tax rules they face for claiming a home office deduction and … or at certain times—the employee may be eligible for the tax break. More specifically, working from home must be a … cannot include payments for personal expenses. While the tax law doesn't require any special type of written plan, … -
Manage your EIDL
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loan/manage-your-eidl… to access capital, or provide information on applicable tax benefits, among other counseling services. Contact your … -
LA 14811-06 SBA is Hiring Loan Officers in Sacramento to Help Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding Survivors
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/sep/01/la-14811-06-sba-hiring-loan-officers-sacramento-help-louisiana-severe-storms-flooding-survivors… or experience analyzing financial statements and tax returns and reviewing credit reports,” she said. “For … reviewing income documentation such as pay stubs, W2s and tax returns. Candidates also must have experience in … or experience analyzing financial statements and tax returns and reviewing credit reports,” she said. “For … -
LA 14811-07 SBA is Hiring Loan Officers in Ft. Worth to Help Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding Survivors
https://www.sba.gov/article/2016/sep/01/la-14811-07-sba-hiring-loan-officers-ft-worth-help-louisiana-severe-storms-flooding-survivors… or experience analyzing financial statements and tax returns and reviewing credit reports,” she said. “For … reviewing income documentation such as pay stubs, W2s and tax returns. Candidates also must have experience in … or experience analyzing financial statements and tax returns and reviewing credit reports,” she said. “For …