Advocacy Tips that Led to Historic Tax Win for Small Business

October 7, 2025

NFIB’s podcast highlights advocacy efforts that stopped a massive tax hike for 33 million small businesses

What it means: Recent episodes of the Small Business Rundown podcast cover a historic victory for small business that prevents a massive tax hike for more than 33 million businesses, and tips for meeting with lawmakers to shape future legislation.

A small business owner’s take: “It makes a huge impact on our business,” said Rodney Wideman, NFIB member and Missouri small business owner. “Like most business owners, our biggest business expense is our taxes and wages. Having the certainty of knowing where that [tax rate] is gives us more confidence and insight on how to invest, how to manage, where to keep prices at for our customers, and wages for our employees to stay competitive and have a productive business. We gained five more employees since the Small Business Tax Deduction, so that’s really helped us grow.”

Take Action: Tell Congress what the Small Business Tax Deduction means for your small business!

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Episode 69: Tips to Make the Most of Meetings on Capitol Hill

For small business owners who plan to meet with lawmakers and their staff, John Byers, Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas, dives into the importance of public advocacy and its impact on the development of pro-small business legislation. Jeff Brabant, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Affairs also emphasizes how hearing directly from small business owners makes a difference to members of Congress.

Episode 70: U.S. Rep. Jason Smith & Historic Tax Relief

NFIB member and Missouri small business owner Rodney Wideman talks about the permanence of the Small Business Tax Deduction and how it allows him to invest in his business and employees. Congressman and U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith covers the development of the Small Business Tax Deduction and how this historic tax relief will create jobs and growth for small businesses.

Take Action: Congress needs to hear your story! Share how the Small Business Tax Deduction helps your business grow.

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Listen to these episodes for more information and catch up on other important small business topics with the Small Business Rundown podcast. New episodes are available every two weeks on Thursdays.

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