TriNet Advocacy:

Empowering Small Businesses and Shaping Public Policy

A groundbreaking initiative designed to amplify the voices of small and medium-sized businesses with policymakers. Our platform leverages TriNet’s unparalleled expertise in HR and deep industry insights to advocate for policies that drive growth and innovation. Empower your business and make your voice heard in Washington, DC.

Coming Soon, TriNet Advocacy Customer Hill Day 2026!

TriNet is excited to announce our Advocacy Hill Day, where we empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to make their voices heard on Capitol Hill. This spring, TriNet will sponsor a select group of customers to meet with elected officials and discuss critical public policy issues impacting SMBs.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to advocate for the needs of your business and connect with policymakers who can drive meaningful change. Together, we can shape a better future for SMBs across the nation.

By participating in TriNet’s Capitol Hill Day and advocating for beneficial legislation, small business owners can help shape a more favorable economic environment. Let’s take your voice to Capitol Hill!

TriNet Advocacy Customer Hill Day 2025

TriNet customers gathered recently in the nation's capital to advocate for the needs of small and medium-size businesses.

They joined policy directors from the House and Senate Small Business Committees for a panel cohosted by TriNet and the Bipartisan Policy Center, discussing workforce development, rising costs, access to capital, and the role of benefits in attracting top talent.

The group also met with elected officials and toured the U.S. Capitol-bringing real SMB stories to the heart of policymaking.

Thank you to our incredible customers for showing up and speaking out.

SMB Statistics

61.7

Small businesses employ 61.7 million Americans and pay nearly 40% of private-sector payroll.

of small businesses are concerned about their ability to access capital, with more than half saying they could not afford a loan because of high interest rates.

About 90% of new businesses with employees require startup capital, with about 1 in 5 businesses needing more than $100,000 to start.

Small Business Voices Are Critical

Legislation has many intended and unintended consequences on businesses, especially for small businesses. As Congress sets its agenda, it’s vital that small businesses have a seat at the table. We’ve partnered with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to host roundtable events for policy makers to ensure your voice is heard in the new Congress and administration. These roundtables, available to TriNet customers, are your opportunity to share experiences, advocate for supportive policies, and help shape policies that will support the growth and success of small businesses across the country.

In 2025 we hosted virtual policy roundtables where small business owners like you engaged directly with policymakers on issues that impact your success.

Topic discussed:

Growth, Innovation & Access to Capital

Access to capital
Research and Development
Procurement
Artificial intelligence
Business innovation

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)

179 - This provision allows small businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software purchased or financed during the tax year. This can lead to substantial tax savings, improving cash flow and enabling further investment.
199A - The 20% deduction for qualified business income under Section 199A can reduce the effective tax rate for many small businesses.
R&D - Starting in 2022, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) requires businesses to amortize their research and development (R&D) expenses over five years instead of allowing immediate expensing. This change increases the cost of investment and discourages innovation, potentially reducing economic output

Congress needs to act to restore immediate expensing for R&D to support small businesses and maintain the U.S.'s competitive edge in global innovation.