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Reported on 13 October 2026, the Federation of Small Businesses has asked the UK government to raise England's rate relief threshold to £25,000 before the 28 October Budget.
The Budget proposes lifting the refundable R&D offset threshold to A$50 million and adding start-up loss refunds from 1 July 2028. Neither change is law yet.
EU ambassadors did not agree a mandate on the Digital Omnibus on Oct. 7. The Council draft shows what is on the table.
Podcast-creation startup Rebel Audio announced a Series A led by creator studio HardScope at about $50 million post-money, with a $10 million target close.
Key takeaways Arena said on Oct. 8, 2026 that it raised a $200 million Series B at a $3.1 billion valuation, up from the $1.7 billion post-money valuation of its…
The IRS sets two ways to deduct part of a home used for business: a $5 per square foot flat rate capped at 300 square feet, or actual costs.
An S corporation owner who works in the business must receive reasonable pay before taking distributions. IRS guidance and a 2012 appeals ruling show how that test is applied.
Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance has released a scam-recognition game and an updated ransomware kit for small and medium-sized businesses during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The $20,000 and 200-transaction rule sets when payment apps and marketplaces send a 1099-K, but a form does not define taxable income.
Y Combinator's standard package pairs a fixed 7% post-money SAFE with a $375,000 uncapped MFN SAFE. Here is how each piece turns into equity.