ETSY

IRS modernization General appropriations de minimis tariffs internet/broadband portable benefits general small business issues: access to capital, definitions, consumer safety issues monitoring copyright/patent/trademark issues and impact on small business

Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses had access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC. Advocated for appropriate funding and sensible electrification of USPS fleet to ensure this vital service remains affordable, sustainable and reliable for Etsy sellers. Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections and digital service taxes. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micr

general issues pertaining to safe online products and transparency of online marketplaces; Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and children's online safety issues child care tax credits and de minimus proposals issues pertaining to online consumer data protection and privacy, KOSA, draft federal privacy legislation

Trade issues 1099-K reform

IRS modernization General appropriations de minimis tariffs internet/broadband portable benefits general small business issues: access to capital, definitions, consumer safety issues monitoring copyright/patent/trademark issues and impact on small business

Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities. Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections and digital service taxes. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act; Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act; and Red Tape Reduction Act. Supported efforts to provide portable

general issues pertaining to safe online products and transparency of online marketplaces; Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and children's online safety issues child care tax credits and de minimus proposals issues pertaining to online consumer data protection and privacy, KOSA, draft federal privacy legislation

Trade issues 1099-K reform

IRS modernization General appropriations de minimis tariffs internet/broadband portable benefits general small business issues: access to capital, definitions, consumer safety issues monitoring copyright/patent/trademark issues and impact on small business

Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare. N/A Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright and trademark infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Raised concerns for how SHOP SAFE Act would negatively impact small creators. Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections and digital service taxes. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exem