From the Desk of Leslie Perry: The Beauty Industry Spoke—And Congress Finally Listened
When I first joined PBA, I heard one phrase repeated over and over again by Members: “We love what we…
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The FICA Tip Tax Credit Is Now Law—Here’s What It Means for the Beauty Industry
After decades of being excluded, salon, spa, and barbershop owners have finally secured long-overdue tax fairness with the passage of…
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Congress Passes FICA Tip Tax Credit: A Historic Victory for the Professional Beauty Industry
For Immediate Release SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — July 4, 2025 — Congress has officially passed the 45B FICA Tip Tax Credit, finally…
Read moreTHE PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS CHAIRMAN JASON SMITH FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY IN THE RECONCILIATION PACKAGE, ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL
(Scottsdale, AZ) – The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) applauds Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) for including Section 45B in the newly…
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2024 Community Report
The 2024 PBA Community Report is a powerful reflection of what happens when an industry unites with purpose. From securing…
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How PBA Members Are Powering Change in Beauty
When beauty thrives, we all do. That’s not just a vision—it’s what you make real every day. At PBA, everything…
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New Law in Minnesota Mandates Inclusive Hair Education for Cosmetology Licensing
Championed by the Texture Education Collective, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation requiring the Cosmetology State Board licensing to include…
Read moreNEW LAW IN NEW YORK, CHAMPIONED BY THE TEXTURE EDUCATION COLLECTIVE MANDATES INCLUSIVE HAIR EDUCATION
New York Governor Hochul signed legislation requiring Cosmetology State Board licensing to include training and testing on all hair types…
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Read about PBA’s efforts about the FICA Tax Tip Fairness in Forbes.
The 45B FICA Tax Tip Credit is a tax incentive that will have significant benefits for both employees and salon…
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State Legislative Update – Spring 2023
Below are state bills introduced in the 2023 session that required action from Professional Beauty Association and our members. Arizona…
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