Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) has a unique opportunity to highlight how key tax and workforce provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are supporting merit shop electrical contractors across the country. As policymakers continue evaluating the impact of these provisions, it is critical that they hear directly from the businesses creating jobs, investing in communities and training the next generation of electricians.
To help tell this story, IEC is gathering feedback from member contractors about how the following provisions are affecting your company:
- Permanency of the small business deduction
- 100% bonus depreciation
- Immediate expensing of research and development (R&D) investments
- Expanded 529 and Workforce Pell eligibility for skilled trades education
- Permanent estate tax relief
- Elimination of taxes on overtime pay
With Tax Day next month, and November mid-term elections fast approaching, real-world examples from IEC contractors can help demonstrate how pro-growth tax policies translate into tangible economic activity across the country.
What We’re Looking For
IEC is particularly interested in hearing about:
- Business investments such as purchasing equipment, expanding operations or upgrading technology
- Workforce growth, including hiring, wage increases or expanded benefits
- Training and education investments, especially those connected to apprenticeship or workforce development programs
- District- or state-specific examples that show how these policies are benefiting your company and your community
- Measurable outcomes, such as the number of employees hired, dollars invested or new projects made possible
- Forward-looking plans that these provisions may enable, including future hiring, facility expansion or training investments
Even brief examples or estimates can help IEC demonstrate how these policies support small businesses and skilled trades employers.
Opportunities to Engage With Lawmakers
In addition to collecting member feedback, IEC is also exploring opportunities for in-district engagement with members of Congress. Lawmakers consistently say that the most valuable insights come from visiting job sites and hearing directly from employers and workers.
If your company is open to hosting one of the following, please let us know:
- A jobsite tour showcasing electrical construction in action
- A roundtable discussion with local contractors and workforce partners
- A workforce training visit highlighting apprenticeship or skills development programs
These events help policymakers better understand the role IEC contractors play in building America’s infrastructure and developing the skilled workforce our industry depends on.
Share Your Story
If your company has experienced impacts—large or small—from these OBBA provisions, IEC would greatly value your input. Your story can help ensure policymakers understand how pro-growth tax policies support electrical contractors, create jobs and strengthen the skilled trades.
Please share your feedback with the IEC Government Affairs team so we can help elevate the voice of merit shop electrical contractors in Washington and across the country.