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The SBA Just Pointed Military-Grade AI at Small Business Loans

We Thought COVID Fraud Was Over. The SBA Disagrees.

The IRS just made you liable for what your AI writes.

Last month I argued AI's best use in SBA lending is catching what the examiner will. The IRS just drew the line AI can't cross for you — and it runs straight through your inputs.

AI's Best Use in SBA Lending Isn't Productivity. It's Catching What the Examiner Will.

Three ways SBA teams are quietly using AI as a pre-audit weapon — and why the lenders with the messiest files benefit most.

SBA killed the SBSS score. Most lenders aren't ready.

SOC 2 readiness, 8821 automation, and where we’re taking ModernTax next.

The IRS Lost 17,000 Employees. Here’s What That Costs Lenders.

GAO just dropped the receipts. Plus: what we’re building next and where to find us this spring

Contact the IRS" Is No Longer an Answer. It Barely Ever Was.

The tax data stack is consolidating. The IRS is shrinking. We're building the infrastructure that fills the gap.

SBA Loan Volume Is Up 65%. Here Are 3 Predictions I'm Willing to Timestamp.

3 Predictions + the Signals That Will Prove Them Right or Wrong

The FIS Earnings Deep Dive: What SBA Lenders Should Pay Attention To

FIS reports $2.8B in Q4 revenue, with massive growth in lending and payments — but the underwriting gap remains wide open.

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The 95% Opportunity: Why AI Agents Haven't Touched Your Industry Yet

Welcome to the ModernTax Daily Beat — a new series where we break down how AI will impact small business financing.

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Verification Is Table Stakes. Discovery Is the Moat.

Verification alone doesn't tell you why transcripts are missing—and that's where deals die.