How the Big Beautiful Bill Act Helps Small Businesses Go Digital
Extends 100% bonus depreciation through 2029 and doubles the immediate expensing limit to $2.5M (with higher phase-out) for equipment/software purchases. Encourages capital investment by small firms via immediate tax write-offs.
Enables small businesses to write off new tech investments in year one, effectively subsidizing purchases of hardware and software. A firm can upgrade its servers, computers, or build a new website and deduct the entire cost according to congress.gov, improving cash flow and willingness to invest in digital infrastructure.
A Win for Small Business Owners
If you’re a small business owner, you know the daily balancing act of managing costs while trying to grow your presence. Between payroll, operations, and a thousand other priorities, investing in a new website often gets pushed to the back burner. But the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill Act might just change that.
Packed with tax incentives designed specifically to boost small businesses, this legislation opens the door for smart investments—especially in digital infrastructure. In other words, this might be the perfect year to finally rebuild your website and modernize your online presence.
In this article, we’ll break down the parts of the bill that matter most to small business owners, explain how those savings can be used, and show you why your website deserves to be first in line.
What Is the Big Beautiful Bill Act?
The Big Beautiful Bill Act (yes, that’s its real name) is a comprehensive piece of legislation recently passed by Congress aimed at providing tax relief, economic stimulus, and investment opportunities for American individuals and businesses. But for small businesses, it’s more than just a tax cut—it’s a roadmap for reinvestment.
Here are some of the most impactful provisions for small businesses:
- Expanded Child Care Tax Credit: Up to $600,000 in credits for businesses that support employee child care.
- New Healthcare Tax Credits: Up to $100 per employee per month for businesses offering qualified health plans.
- Bonus Depreciation: 100% immediate expensing for qualified equipment and software purchases.
- Section 179 Expansion: Increases deduction limits for technology, software, and business infrastructure.
- Reporting Relief: Loosened IRS reporting rules for small e-commerce sellers.
- Capital Investment Incentives: Greater tax benefits for investors in small businesses.
All of these reduce your overall tax liability and free up working capital—money you can reinvest back into your business. And let’s be honest: there’s no better place to start than with your website.
Why Your Website Deserves Attention in 2025
Think about the last time you Googled a company, only to land on a website that looked like it hadn’t been updated since 2008. Did you stay? Did you buy something? Probably not.
In today’s market, your website is your storefront. It’s often the first interaction a customer has with your business. If it’s slow, outdated, or hard to navigate, you’re losing trust—and sales—before anyone picks up the phone or walks in your door.
Here are five reasons why a website redesign should be your priority:
- User Expectations Have Changed
Mobile-first design, lightning-fast load times, and clear calls-to-action aren’t luxuries anymore—they’re the baseline. - Search Engines Reward Modern Sites
Google ranks sites based on page speed, mobile usability, and technical SEO. An outdated site won’t compete. - Digital Is the Default
Customers expect online ordering, scheduling, payments, and customer service. If your website can’t do it, they’ll find someone else who can. - Your Brand Needs to Look the Part
A clunky or generic site undermines the trust you’ve built. A sleek, professional site shows you’re serious and customer-focused. - Security Matters More Than Ever
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. A modern site means up-to-date protections, SSL encryption, and peace of mind for your customers.
In short: your website isn’t a cost—it’s an asset. And with the Big Beautiful Bill Act, now you can afford to treat it that way.
How Tax Credits Free Up Your Website Budget
The credits and deductions in the Act aren’t just numbers on paper. They can translate into real, usable funds for your business.
Scenario 1: Health Coverage Credit
Let’s say you employ 10 people. If you qualify for the new health coverage tax credit, you could receive $100 per employee per month for the first year. That’s $12,000 in credits.
What could you do with $12,000?
- A full website redesign
- Mobile optimization
- Online booking and payment integration
- Local SEO optimization
Scenario 2: Equipment & Software Deductions
Need new servers, marketing software, or a CMS upgrade? You can deduct 100% of the cost this year thanks to enhanced Section 179 and bonus depreciation rules.
What could that look like?
- Purchasing a CRM
- Subscribing to advanced analytics tools
- Building a custom client portal
These aren’t just tax perks. They’re invitations to finally invest in tools that improve how you attract, serve, and retain customers.
Rebuilding Your Website Is the Smartest Move You Can Make
Here’s why we believe strongly that a new website is the single smartest use of your tax savings this year:
- It Pays You Back
A great website increases conversions, improves lead quality, and helps customers find you organically. - It Future-Proofs Your Business
From ADA compliance to changing SEO rules, a new website built today protects you against tomorrow’s standards. - It Works 24/7
Your website doesn’t sleep. It markets, sells, informs, and supports around the clock—without needing a coffee break. - It Scales with You
Adding new services, locations, or products? A scalable website grows with your business without costly rebuilds later.
You may not need a $50,000 enterprise-level platform. But you absolutely need a professional, mobile-friendly, secure site that reflects your business in its best light. And that’s where we come in.
Why Choose Sequent?
At Sequent, we specialize in creating websites that don’t just look good—they work hard. We serve small to medium-sized businesses just like yours, helping them:
- Get found on Google
- Improve online conversion rates
- Simplify content updates
- Provide customers with better online experiences
- Integrate tools like scheduling, e-commerce, and CRM platforms
We’re not a churn-and-burn agency. We’re your partner in building a smarter digital foundation. And we understand how to work within your tax savings to get maximum value—without wasting a penny.
Getting Started—Before the Year Ends
To take advantage of these tax benefits, you need to act within the fiscal year. That means now is the time to:
- Meet with your accountant to review eligibility for the healthcare credit, child care credit, Section 179 deductions, and bonus depreciation.
- Talk to our team at Sequent about your current website’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
- Plan a realistic scope based on your tax savings and business goals.
- Start building before Q4 gets hectic and developer schedules fill up.
Let’s make sure your tax break doesn’t go to waste.
Build Smarter, Grow Faster
The Big Beautiful Bill Act is more than a quirky name. It’s a legitimate opportunity for small businesses to invest in their future.
You’ve worked hard to build your business. This year, let that work pay off—not just in tax savings, but in long-term growth.
Your website is your digital front door. Let’s make it unforgettable.
Book a free consultation with Sequent now and let’s put your tax savings to work.
P.S. If you’re still on the fence, we’re happy to do a quick review of your current site—for free. No pressure. No jargon. Just honest feedback and a clear path forward.
