New research released by the global small business platform, Xero, reveals that the hidden emotional toll of running a small business has become a measurable economic risk.
Xero's Emotional Tax Return 2026 Report shows that financial pressure, fatigue and avoidance are costing U.S. small business owners an average of 33 working days of productivity each year. Based on a survey of hundreds of U.S. small business owners, the data confirms that financial stress is not just confined to tax season but instead has become a year-round emotional burden impacting owners' wellbeing, productivity and confidence. On average, owners spend eight hours a week consumed by worry. Click here to read the rest of the story.
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