National Federation of Independent Business News

NFIB president urges Congress to make small business tax deduction permanent

Brad Close, President of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recently appeared on WCCF-AM 1580 in Fort Myers to discuss the importance of making the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent. He emphasized that Congress should act to prevent an impending tax hike on Florida's small businesses.

Small business owner urges Congress to extend Small Business Deduction

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel published an op-ed by Zack Magin, owner of Tropic Machine Products and a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Ft. Lauderdale. In his piece, Magin emphasized the significance of the Small Business Deduction for his enterprise and outlined the potential consequences if Congress does not make it permanent.

NFIB releases ads urging support for bill preventing small business tax hike

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released new radio and video ads in Florida as part of its ongoing efforts to urge Congress to pass the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. This legislation aims to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent, preventing a significant tax increase on small businesses.

NFIB announces second round of legislative endorsements for Florida candidates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced the second round of legislative endorsements from NFIB Florida’s PAC. The PAC is comprised of NFIB Florida members from throughout the state.

NFIB endorses pro-small business candidates for Florida Legislature

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Florida's leading small business advocacy organization, has announced the Florida PAC’s initial endorsements for candidates running for the Florida Legislature. The NFIB’s Florida PAC consists of NFIB members from across the state.

NFIB endorses Rep. Neal Dunn for re-election in Florida

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Representative Neal Dunn for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. The endorsement was announced at a campaign event held at NFIB member and small business 17th Street Restorations in Panama City.

Florida small business owners advocate in DC against transparency act

A group of Florida small business owners, led by NFIB State Executive Director Bill Herrle and Legislative Director Tim Nungesser, visited Washington as part of the 2024 NFIB Fly-In. The delegation met with several Florida lawmakers to discuss issues such as repealing the Corporate Transparency Act and preserving the 20% Small Business Deduction.

Federal government warns of above-average Atlantic hurricane season

The federal government has issued a warning that La Niña and warmer-than-average ocean temperatures could result in an above-average Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts 17 to 25 named storms during the 2024 hurricane season, which began on June 1 and runs through November 30. Of these, 8 to 13 storms are predicted to become hurricanes with winds of 74 mph or higher, including 4 to 7 major hurricanes with winds of at least 111 mph.

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday encourages shopping at local businesses

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will run for two weeks, beginning today and continuing until August 11. This is another opportunity in addition to the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday to shop small and support Florida’s Main Street.