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Small business owners are leveraging landmark tax legislation passed in 2025 to buy equipment, hire workers, and expand operations, according to testimony delivered to the U.S. House Small Business Committee by Traci Tapani, co-president of Wyoming Machine and incoming chair of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council.

Why it matters: Permanent, pro-growth policies like 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% qualified business income deduction remove the uncertainty that kept small firms on the sidelines. Owners are converting savings into trucks, laser welders, new facilities, and employee benefits like paid maternity leave and 401(k) matching.

What they said: "When business owners can trust the rules won't change at the end of the year, we can put real plans in place like upgrading equipment, increasing productivity, and taking on new work with confidence," Tapani told lawmakers.

Key takeaways:

• A Florida landscaper added a new service line and hired an operator.
• A Chicago PR firm launched paid maternity leave and a retirement match.
• A Wisconsin manufacturer is acquiring a 155,000-square-foot facility to meet rising demand.

What we’re doing: The U.S. Chamber and state and local chambers have been hosting tax roundtables nationwide where small business owners meet with lawmakers to show exactly how permanent, pro-growth tax policy fuels hiring, investment, and opportunity in their communities.

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