The IRS says its own Direct File tool will hit all 50 states for tax year 2026. That means sole proprietors and single-member LLCs can file Schedule C right inside the government software when they go
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QuickBooks Desktop 2023 Reaches End of Support September 30, 2026 — Payroll Features Go Dark First on May 31, 2026
QuickBooks Desktop 2023 payroll is already dead. If you are still on that version, you cannot run payroll starting September 30.
SBA Launches Free AI-Powered Business Plan and Cash Flow Projection Tool for Small Manufacturers
The Small Business Administration launched a free AI-powered business planning tool for small manufacturers, and honestly, it’s one of the better moves I’ve seen them make in a while. If you’re a smal
Intuit Announces QuickBooks Desktop 2024 End-of-Payroll-Service Date — Businesses Must Upgrade or Switch by May 31, 2026
If you’re running QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and handling payroll in-house, Intuit just handed you a deadline you can’t ignore. May 31st, 2026. That’s when payroll service for the desktop version shuts d
QuickBooks Online Raises Subscription Prices Again — Simple Start Up 17%, Essentials Up 12% Effective June Billing Cycle
You know that sinking feeling when you think something’s going to go wrong? That’s how I felt when I found out QuickBooks is raising their prices again. It’s not like we want this to happen, but it lo
SBA Expands Cybersecurity Voucher Pilot Program to Additional States in May 2026
Hey there, small business owners! Today, I want to talk about something that could save you a bundle and really help strengthen your cyber defenses.
Intuit QuickBooks Raises Prices Again — Some Small Business Plans Up 17% Starting June
This is something that’s going to hit a lot of small business owners right in the pocketbook. Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, has decided to hike prices again. And this time, it’s a pretty big
SaaS Vendors Raising Renewal Prices 10-20% to Fund AI — Small Businesses Absorbing the Bill
If you’re a small business owner relying on SaaS (Software as a Service) vendors for your operations, you’ll want to pay attention. A recent trend has emerged: SaaS vendors are hiking renewal prices b
SBA Launches New Cybersecurity Grant Pilot for Small Manufacturers in 12 States
SBA Launches New Cybersecurity Grant Pilot for Small Manufacturers As a small business owner, you know that cybersecurity threats can bring your operations to a grinding halt – and cost you thousands in lost revenue. That’s why the news from the SBA this week is music…





