U.S. Representative Daniel Philip Meuser said April 16 that ‘small businesses succeed when they can keep more of their hard-earned money to invest and grow their company.’ The statement comes amid congressional review of tax reforms and their role in supporting small business operations and working family finances.
The topic is significant as Pennsylvania is home to more than 1.2 million small businesses, representing 99.6 percent of all businesses in the Commonwealth and employing 2.5 million people, or 45.2 percent of the state’s private sector workforce, according to Small Business Administration data. These firms drive job creation in sectors ranging from professional services to manufacturing and construction. The state profile shows consistent small business activity supporting local economies across northeastern and central Pennsylvania districts.
Meuser made the statement in a post on social media following his participation in a House Small Business Committee hearing held the previous day. The session examined federal tax policy impacts on the small business community. The Pennsylvania Republican serves the 9th Congressional District and holds seats on the House Financial Services and Small Business committees.
‘As someone who spent nearly 25 years growing a small business into a large one I know small businesses succeed when they can keep more of their hard-earned money to invest and grow their company,’ Meuser said. ‘Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cut, 25 million small businesses are paying 22% less in taxes than they would have without the bill, 26 million people are benefitting from no tax on tips, and 6 million seniors are not paying any taxes on their Social Security. In today’s House Small Business Committee hearing I thanked representatives of America’s small business community for fueling our economy and outlined the many benefits of the GOP tax plan,’ according to Meuser’s social media post.
Nationally, the Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law in 2025 have delivered average tax savings of roughly $7,000 to millions of small business owners through permanent extensions of the 20% pass through deduction and immediate expensing provisions, according to Treasury Department figures. Provisions eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security benefits further reduce burdens for service workers and retirees. These changes enable greater reinvestment in operations and hiring across Main Street economies.
Meuser previously served as Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue and built his career as president of Pride Mobility Products, a wheelchair manufacturer that grew from a small operation into a major employer in the Wilkes Barre Scranton area, according to his official biography.
