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Recent updates for small business owners

Understand what has changed, why it matters, and where to find the official guidance.

Curated by Momentum Financial Solutions · Last reviewed October 12, 2026

This is a curated reading list, not a live news feed. Dates below are the publishers’ release dates. Agencies may post newer information after our review. Always check the linked source before making a filing or financial decision.

Official releases worth reading

October 2, 2026 · Tax-data security

Simple steps to protect your tax information

The IRS highlights practical ways to protect tax records during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

For business owners: use unique passwords, enable multifactor authentication, update devices, and back up records. Review how your team shares financial documents.

Read the IRS security reminder →

September 25, 2026 · IRS digital services

A new IRS app expands access to individual account tools

The IRS announced a new mobile app with selected Individual Online Account services, including payments, notices and transcripts.

For business owners: use the official IRS announcement to find the app. These individual-account features do not replace every business tax-account service.

Read the IRS app announcement →

January 8, 2026 announcement · January 12 launch · Arizona business filings

Arizona Business Center replaces eCorp

The Arizona Corporation Commission announced its new online business-filing portal, Arizona Business Center. This is an earlier 2026 process update.

For business owners: use the current portal for corporation and LLC filings and review the agency’s instructions before submitting documents.

Read the ACC portal announcement →

Standing guidance to check before you file

August 11, 2026 announcement · Effective August 14, 2026

FinCEN finalizes BOI reporting exemptions for U.S. companies

FinCEN’s final rule makes the reporting exemption for U.S. companies permanent. Certain entities formed abroad and registered to do business in the United States may still have obligations. Review the current agency guidance to determine whether it applies to your entity.

Check FinCEN’s current BOI guidance →

Accounting standards: follow the official releases

Financial Accounting Standards Board updates can affect businesses preparing financial statements under U.S. GAAP. An update may have different effective dates for public and private entities. Before changing your reporting, confirm the standard, effective date, transition requirements and whether it applies to your business.

Explore FASB standards and official updates →

Publisher resource, not a claim that a new standard applies to every small business.

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