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Byline: MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer

28 Jan

As small businesses face fire devastation and try to get back on their feet, a variety of aid exists

published on January 28, 2025 - 2:44 PM

The fires in California have been devastating for many small business owners and others who saw their homes, businesses or

14 Jan

The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by disasters in 2024 is drawing near

published on January 14, 2025 - 2:38 PM

The tax deadline for some small businesses affected by severe weather in 2024 is drawing near, the IRS is reminding

24 Sep

Department of Justice sues Visa, alleges the card issuer monopolizes debit card markets

published on September 24, 2024 - 2:19 PM

The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size

03 Sep

COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled survivors with debt

published on September 3, 2024 - 3:03 PM

(AP) — In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans were a lifeline for small businesses. But now some

20 Jun

IRS says ‘vast majority’ of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

published on June 20, 2024 - 2:17 PM

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the

29 May

Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since

published on May 29, 2024 - 1:42 PM

For the nation’s bicycle shops, the past few years have probably felt like the business version of the Tour de

07 May

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms

published on May 7, 2024 - 1:58 PM

A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement

30 Apr

Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some to watch out for

published on April 30, 2024 - 2:24 PM

(AP) — It’s never fun to be scammed, but if you’re a small business owner then falling for a scam

02 Apr

IRS claws back money given to businesses under fraud-ridden COVID-era tax credit program

published on April 2, 2024 - 1:45 PM

The IRS says it’s making progress with initiatives to claw back money improperly distributed under the Employee Retention Credit. The

19 Mar

Gardening bloomed during the pandemic. Garden centers hope would-be green thumbs stay interested

published on March 19, 2024 - 2:23 PM

(AP) — Garden centers enjoyed a pandemic boom, particularly with millennials, as people looked for outdoor activities during lockdowns. Now