NFIB, a prominent small business advocacy group, has launched new television advertisements to press Congress on the importance of making the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent. The ads aim to prevent what they describe as a significant tax increase that could affect nine out of ten small businesses if the deduction expires.
The campaign highlights testimonials from small business owners and NFIB members about how the deduction has supported their growth, hiring, and investment efforts. One featured participant is Tina Miller, who owns Walkabout Outfitter, an outdoor clothing and gear store with multiple locations across Virginia. In her ad appearance, Miller states: “It has been very difficult the last few years, and so the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction really helps level the playing field. It helps us take care of our employees, and, honestly, just to stay in business. Congressmen keep saying, ‘We care about small business.’ Well, we need Congress to act now.”
Brad Close, President of NFIB, emphasized the importance of these advertisements by saying: “These new TV ads reflect what we’ve heard from NFIB members across the country. Over the last seven years, America’s small businesses and their employees have experienced firsthand the value of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction. As Congress tackles significant legislation, it is vital that essential small business provision remains a priority. Small businesses are growing, hiring, and reinvesting in their communities – but that is all at risk if the deduction is allowed to expire at the end of this year. These ads make clear the stakes of this legislative debate.”
