💰IRS Proposes Reduced User Fee for Estate Tax Closing Letters
In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the IRS are issuing interim final regulations that amend the current regulations to reduce the amount of the user fee imposed on authorized persons requesting the issuance of IRS Letter 627, also referred to as an estate tax closing letter. The text of the interim final regulations also serves as the text of these proposed regulations.
Learn More🌪️Arkansas Disaster Assistance Loans Now Available for Businesses
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-4865-DR), dated May 8, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms and Tornadoes.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on New Negotiated Service Agreements and Comments
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More📊SBA Holds Tribal Consultation for Business Development Programs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Anchorage, Alaska requesting comments and input on a variety of topics relating to the 8(a) program and the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how the 8(a) program is working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for making the program more efficient or reducing the regulatory burden on participants in the program. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on best practices for how entity-owned firms market their capabilities to procuring agencies. SBA is also requesting comments and input on how to ensure the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program is operating as intended.
Learn More🛒Procurement List Updates Impacting Nonprofits and Small Businesses
This action adds product(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Learn More📈Proclamation Overview
The proclamation celebrates National Small Business Week, highlighting the role of small businesses in driving the U.S. economy. It addresses recent challenges faced by entrepreneurs and outlines initiatives promoting regulatory relief, fair trade, and job creation while calling for recognition of small business contributions to the nation’s economy.
Learn More💼Notice on SBA Conflict of Interest Exemption for Source Capital
Source Capital Credit Opportunities V, L.P. has requested an exemption from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding financing for Property Rate LLC, highlighting a potential conflict of interest tied to ownership stakes. Interested parties are invited to comment on this transaction within a specified timeframe.
Learn More📄FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection Impacting Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
Learn More📊SBA Notice
The Small Business Administration (SBA) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection of information described below. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 requires Federal agencies to publish a notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submission to OMB, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice complies with that requirement.
Learn More📄FCC Notice on Information Collection and Ownership Disclosures
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
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