Imagine if every time you paid a bill, an extra charge was slapped on top of it. That's what the proposed tax plan would feel like for many small business owners right now.

The Biden administration is considering a set of reforms that, on paper, sound like good intentions. They aim to make large corporations pay their fair share. But as with many policies, the devil is in the details—and those details are dangerous for small businesses.

These proposals would increase tax rates significantly for individuals who own and operate small businesses—often these are mom-and-pop stores or local craftspeople making ends meet through hard work and ingenuity. The administration claims this won't impact them; however, independent analysts suggest otherwise.

The truth is that many small business owners already live paycheck-to-paycheck. Think of it like your household budget where every dollar counts—now imagine being taxed at higher rates on those dollars. It’s no longer just about providing for the family but about keeping the business afloat too.

For my husband and I, who retired after decades in education, we saw firsthand how economic policies can impact families. Younger generations might have to tighten their belts even tighter than we ever did.

I stayed up last night thinking about this. What does it mean when the next generation of entrepreneurs feels like there's no hope? No room for risk or failure?

This isn't just numbers on a page; these are people’s livelihoods at stake. The heart of our economy relies heavily on small businesses, which often create more jobs than large corporations.

Small business owners aren’t asking to be exempt from contributing—what they’re asking is for the tax system not to unfairly punish them while big companies avoid paying their share.

I just want people to understand that this isn't a partisan issue. It’s about supporting those who are building and sustaining communities across America.

Will you take a moment to consider what these changes mean for your local businesses? Will they have the resources to keep operating, let alone grow?