Big Wins for
Small
Business
Resilience in the face of the dust and despair of the Great Depression.
A port in the storm of geopolitical chaos and international economic crises of the 70s.
The federal government's go-to in the thick of a pandemic posing grave threat to the nation's most important economic community.
Overcoming uncertainty is nothing new to small business, and NSBA is privileged to have been a part of every one of these seminal moments and more in our nearly 90-year history.
Already planning for the next 90 years of representing the voice of the nation's most important economic community, check out some of our recent wins, and join us in our efforts to ensure common sense small-business policy from Washington. >>
In less than five months since members voted on Priority Issues for the 119th Congress, NSBA has accomplished its #1 AND #2 Priority Issues, and we have done so with permanency. This is a MAJOR win for NSBA and all small businesses.
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At NSBA’s Small Business Congress in February, members voted "Extending Expiring Tax Provisions” as the top priority followed by “Extending the 199A Pass-Through Deduction.” Additionally, we prioritized strengthening R&D programs, including reversing a very problematic change to the R&D tax deduction.
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On July 3, Congress passed legislation that included all of these Priority Issues, and NSBA was pivotal in that vote. Not only has our team worked tirelessly on these Priority Issues, but our members drove significant action through regular contact and strategic communication with lawmakers, urging their support of small business. In fact, NSBA received a personal letter of thanks from House leadership for NSBA’s advocacy on these important tax provisions.
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On July 4, the bill with these Priority Issues was signed into law—perfect timing for major priorities that provide America’s small businesses the freedom and independence they need to keep their businesses thriving.
What do these wins mean for your wallet and small business?
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Your tax rates will NOT go up at the end of this year as they were scheduled to do
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You get to keep your 20% Qualified Business Income deduction, a provision that does not expire
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You can immediately deduct R&D expenditures – no more required 5-year amortization
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For small businesses only, we have been able to make these R&D changes retroactive. So small businesses can claim the deductions they have missed since 2022
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Estate tax exemptions will mean that most family businesses will not be faced with crippling taxes when the business-owner dies
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You no longer have to look at your crystal ball every 5-7 years to see when these provisions expire – they are PERMANENT
Priority Issues Achieved
A personal letter from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), thanking NSBA for its focused member action to drive common sense small-business policy better serving of the nation's most important economic community.
Concrete Advancements Over the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
The first part of 2025 has been a busy one for NSBA. In addition to leading the charge against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) both in the courts and on Capitol Hill, NSBA was successful in getting the administration to roll back CTA enforcement to ONLY foreign companies. This major win would not have been possible without NSBA and our members tirelessly organizing and leading the fight over the CTA.
Rollback of the CTA's original unconstitutional requirements is a big win for all small U.S. businesses - but there's more work yet. Join NSBA as we continue the fight to fully repeal the CTA and cancel this duplicative law unduly burdening the small-business community.
By the
Numbers
Cementing NSBA's reputation as a nonpartisan, pragmatic, member-driven small-business organization, our community of more than 65,000 small-business owners is the voice of reason on countless small-business issues, including the rotating door of increased tariffs, dwindling economic security and major cuts - or rumors thereof - to federal agencies, including the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Representing small business since 1937, NSBA knows the challenges small-business owners are facing every day, and, for how small businesses contribute most to job creation across the country, we greatly appreciate your consideration of supporting our impacts.
65,000
Members represented in the NSBA small-business community.
99%
Of all congressional districts represented by our Membership of small-business owners across the country.
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Voice for the nation's most important economic community: small business.
Inside the D.C. Beltway
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Received four invitations to testify before Congress
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Submitted eight federal regulatory comments
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Sent 14 letters to Congress & the administration
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Staff has attended dozens of meetings with policymakers
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Lobbied on 27 pieces of legislation pending in Congress
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NSBA was mentioned in 11 Congressional statements and/or press releases
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Hosted Chairman of House Small Business Committee at Small Business Congress
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Conducted a massive rehaul of NSBA’s back-end digital properties
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Revamped NSBAadvocate.org
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Reinvigorating Small Business Exporters Association online, www.SBEA.org
Across the
Country
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Represented NSBA at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Institute forum and discussion
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Launched the Regulatory Rundown | SUBSCRIBE HERE
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Released two major surveys: the Taxation Survey and the 2025 Economic Report
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13 active relationships with corporate partners
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1 op-ed published in The Hill from NSBA
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Held 80 one-on-one meetings with new and renewing NSBA members
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Hosted 16 Policy Group, Leadership Council, and Issue Committee meetings
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Led a Livestream discussion with EXIM Bank
In Your
Community
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3,329 Member Advocates participating in NSBA's Action Center to directly connect with congress
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1,137 small-business owners participated in NSBA’s Veterans’ Network - a stepping stone on the path from combat boots to small business
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Nearly 30,000 followers across our social media platforms
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More than 16,000 impressions on X
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Over 3,000 mentions of NSBA in the media and national press
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Held 80 one-on-one meetings with new and renewing NSBA members
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Grew Leadership Council to 1,200 members
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Organized more than 70 meetings for NSBA members with Members of Congress to discuss our Priority Issues as part of this year's Washington Presentation
URGE CONGRESS TO ACT ON SBIR/STTR
SBIR/STTR are important programs providing critical funds supporting small business - the nation's most important economic community.
Unfortunately, despite NSBA and SBTC’s education and continuous correspondence with Congress, the programs are currently lapsed, after the Senate failed to pass a 1-year extension. However, we are continuing the fight, urging the Senate to take up and promptly pass H.R. 5100.
The longer this lapse lasts, the more damage is done to highly innovative small businesses, their employees, and every business in their pipeline.
4,000+ Companies
SBIR/STTR funds more than 4,000 companies per year, over 1,000 of which are new to government contracting.
22-33%
ROI
Economic impact studies show a $22-33 return for every dollar invested, depending on the agency.
1.5m Jobs
Created
SBIR/STTR programs generated 65,578 jobs per year over a
23-year period.
