Letter: A tax cut that fueled North Dakota’s Main Street

North Dakota has long been defined by its resilience and economic self-sufficiency, thanks to the vast network of small businesses. From the family farms to the local oil service companies, small businesses are the true economic engines of the state. A new law that cemented permanency of the 20% Small Business Deduction and other pro- small business tax relief is a critical victory for the heart of North Dakota’s economy, and it is a testament to the advocacy of leaders like Rep. Julie Fedorchak and Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer.

Of North Dakota businesses, 98.8% are small businesses. They employ over 57% of our state's workforce, providing the jobs and services that sustain our communities. Many of these businesses are pass-through entities, where the profits of the business are tax