The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 78,219 small businesses in North Dakota now that it has been made permanent. The report also details several other federal tax relief wins that were signed into law.

Additionally, North Dakota is projected to gain 4,000 new jobs annually over the next 10 years if the deduction remains in place, including an annual GDP increase of $226 Million for the first decade and 467 Million per year beyond 2035.

View the report for North Dakota here.

“A permanent Small Business Tax Deduction means North Dakota’s entrepreneurs can move forward with big plans for capital investments and expansion,” said NFIB North Dakota State Director Don Larson. “Small businesses across our state can continue to deduct up to 20% of their qualified income, which provides the stability necessary to give back to the communities they serve. This is a win for every corner of our state.”

Since 2017, the Small Business Tax Deduction has allowed small businesses to deduct up to 20% of their business income. This has empowered them to grow, hire, invest in their employees, and give back to their communities. Without action by Congress, this essential tax deduction was set to expire at the end of 2025.

After being passed by Congress, President Trump signed legislation on July 4, 2025, making the Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. This permanent tax relief means America’s small businesses can use more of their hard-earned money to support their business and employees instead of sending it to their state and federal government. It also provides certainty and levels the playing field for small businesses against their large corporate competitors.

For more information about NFIB’s advocacy efforts and to access North Dakota’s report visit: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/2026-state-specific-reports-detail-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent/