Trump pitches permanent equipment write-offs to spur small-business hiring
Trump the plan would make full equipment deductions permanent and expand investment incentives, a change supporters say could push companies to buy machinery and add workers.
First Published: July 17, 2026, 7:45 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump has floated a federal tax overhaul built around permanent equipment deductions and fresh investment incentives for small businesses.
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