Small Business Tax Season
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Today's Highlights
- Even if total income is low, self-employed individuals must file a tax return if they have net earnings of at least $400 to cover self-employment taxes.
- Form 1099-NEC is now standard for reporting independent contractor payments, which can trigger a 15.3% self-employment tax on top of income taxes.
- Small businesses are navigating a complex 2026 with SBA lending changes, 8(a) program recalibration, and uncertainty from delayed federal budgets.
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