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Kristin Oberlander's Blog Posts NASE Blogs 
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February 03, 2012
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January 19, 2012
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August 23, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - Here's a list of the top small business tech links I found online this morning. Feel free to suggest new links by emailing media@nase.org and I'll add them. Enjoy! Google Declares War On Slow Web Pages (Entrepreneur) How Are Your Nurturing The "Edges" Of Your [Social Media] Communities? (John Haydon) This Week in Small Business: Watching Armageddon From an Armchair [DASHBOARD] (NY Times You're the Boss blog) Direct Marketing Goes iPad [re: Google Catalogs] (BrandFlakesForBreakfast.com) 13 Simple Ways To Handle "It Costs Too Much" (The Leaper's Blog) 4 Tips On Choosing The Right Logo ...
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June 02, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - Budget negotiations between House Democrats and Republicans have hit a deadlock as of this week, with the House voting down a proposal on Tuesday to raise the debt limit without offering any budget reduction measures. President Obama is scheduled to meet with House Republicans today to lay out his vision for an agreement and to meet with House Democrats tomorrow. For the past several days, Vice President Joe Biden has been working with congressional leaders to try to hammer out a budget deal acceptable to both parties and as a means to garner support to ...
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May 06, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - Congress is back in session Monday after a two-week break in their home districts. They returned to the news of the death of Osama bin Laden. Expect that to dominate the news cycles this week as details on the raid continue to emerge. Top lawmakers in the House and Senate will continue with their efforts to stick to the legislative agenda. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) sought to end debate on a long-stalled small business bill that would provide funding to research and development, as well as educational outreach for those programs. Previously, Reid moved to vote ...
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March 16, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - The Senate is set to analyze a series of small business legislation and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has indicated that it may be used as a vehicle for spending reductions (proposed as amendments to the bill). One bill is for the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs, both operated by the Small Business Administration. The White House has signaled its support for the bill and the Senate last year passed a similar bill that would extend funding to the programs for a number of ...
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February 10, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - The NASE realizes that the most important aspect of advocating on behalf of the self-employed is listening to true-life experiences. This week, we are particularly interested in how the topic above on the 2010 deduction for health insurance costs will affect your business. Simply multiply what you currently pay for health insurance by 15.3% (.153) and that's how much money you'll save in taxes this year. What will you do with that money? Email the Washington Watch Editor, Kristin, at koberlander@naseadmin.org to tell us. With your permission, we'll share your story with the media to show them just ...
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February 09, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - For the 2010 tax year, self-employed business owners can have one more deduction to claim – their health insurance costs. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, passed last fall, provides an important tax break for the over 23 million self-employed Americans by allowing them to deduct health insurance costs in determining the Self Employment Tax. These businesses represent 78 percent of all small businesses in the U.S., according to the NASE. To qualify for this deduction, self-employed business owners must meet the following three criteria: File a Schedule C or Schedule E with net ...
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February 04, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - Kristie Arslan, Executive Director of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to repeal the 1099 reporting requirement, which was part of the health care reform package passed last year:
“Small business owners nationwide applaud the U.S. Senate for voting to repeal an onerous provision of the health care reform law,” said Arslan. “There is no question that expanding the IRS Form 1099 reporting requirement would have placed an undue burden on small business owners, including the self-employed and micro-businesses. Adding to small businesses’ regulatory ...
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January 28, 2011
Posted by Kristin Oberlander - As part of President Obama's Executive Order on Regulatory Strategy, he included a specific portion aimed at small businesses. His memorandum specifically mentions the Regulatory Flexibility Act, which requires federal institutions to consider the effect of proposed regulations on small businesses. The NASE has worked with the SBA Office of Advocacy in the past to point out existing harmful regulations. The home office deduction is one such case. Business owners who use a portion of their home regularly and exclusively for business are permitted to deduct a portion of the costs of upkeep of this ...
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Meet the NASE Staff Bloggers 
Kristin Oberlander - In public affairs, my job is to serve as a link between the
association, micro-businesses and the media. When I have down time, I
enjoy drinking large quantities of coffee, contemplating how I will
cram one more pair of (un)needed shoes into my closet and finding
creative ways to remove my dog’s hair from my clothes, car, own hair
and food. My biggest pet peeve is drivers who don’t understand 4-way
stops.
 Kristin on Twitter
 Kristin on LinkedIn
Molly Nelson - I help out with the NASE’s legislative advocacy, communications, and
public relations. From attending hearings on the Hill to helping select
the cover design for the member magazine, I’ve always got something new
going on. I like practicing yoga, running through different parts of
the city, and I’m an admitted etymology/grammar nerd.
Molly on Twitter
Molly on LinkedIn
Kristie Arslan - I head up the advocacy efforts for the NASE, thus I spend most of my time on Capitol Hill educating legislators on how key issues such as health care, tax, and the lagging economy affect the self-employed. When I am not running around trying to convince policymakers to pay attention to micro-business, I spend my time singing nursery rhymes to my daughter and helping my husband with his small business.
Kristie on Twitter
Kristie on LinkedIn
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