American small businesses are struggling with tax preparation ahead of Tax Day, with many spending hours on filing. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been beneficial for small businesses, leading to job creation and economic growth. The pending expiration of the TCJA could have negative consequences, and there are calls for its extension to continue the benefits for small businesses.
Key Points
TCJA has led to job creation and economic growth for small businesses
Tax provisions benefiting main street businesses need to be extended
Congress should act to continue the benefits of the TCJA for small businesses
Pros
TCJA has led to job creation and economic growth for small businesses
Small businesses have been able to provide bonuses, wage increases, and other benefits to employees due to tax cuts
Provisions like the pass-through deduction and immediate expensing have encouraged capital investments and job creation
Cons
Tax preparation is time-consuming and takes away from business productivity
Pending expiration of the TCJA could have negative effects on small businesses
Congress needs to take action to extend the tax relief provided by the TCJA