Small Business Trends roundup covers grants, IRS deadlines and SBA updates
Small Business Trends published a June 17 roundup on grants, tax deadlines, SBA initiatives, housing data, lending trends and business platform changes.
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2026 tax deadlines include April 15 filing date, estimated payments and extensions
A small-business tax guide lays out 2026 federal tax deadlines for individuals, businesses and retirement account holders, including April 15 filing and payment dates.
SBA adds $3 million for small business cybersecurity in July 27 roundup
A Small Business Trends roundup highlighted $3 million in new SBA cybersecurity funding, IRS tax warnings, disaster loan deadlines and other business updates.
IRS refund delays in 2025 linked to staffing and processing slowdowns
The IRS says refund timing can vary in 2025, with e-filed returns often taking up to 21 days and paper returns taking longer.
2024 small business tax deadlines start with April 15 filing date
Small business tax deadlines for 2024 include April 15 filing, quarterly estimated payment dates, and entity-specific return dates for partnerships and corporations.
IRS shrinks after staffing cuts, but audit risk may stay high
CNBC reports that the IRS has shrunk after 2025 staffing cuts, but tax experts say audit risk may not fall evenly because the agency still targets mismatches, refunds and unusual deductions.
Biden's $80 billion IRS plan could increase audits of wealthy taxpayers and some small businesses
President Joe Biden’s proposal to add $80 billion to the IRS would expand enforcement, technology and reporting rules, with supporters saying it could raise revenue and critics warning it may broaden audit pressure on some small businesses.