Pat Taphorn, President of Agency Partner, Unland Insurance & Benefits and Big I Illinois, (pictured 4th from right), recently met with U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (pictured left of Pat) to advocate for the interests of small businesses.

During their conversation, they stressed the importance of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2025, a legislative measure designed to deliver long-term tax stability for small businesses across the country. This would make the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction permanent for small businesses. Without action, this key tax benefit is set to expire, creating uncertainty for business owners. By locking in this deduction, the Act would give small businesses the stability they need to plan ahead, invest in their employees, upgrade equipment, and strengthen day-to-day operations. In turn, this would help drive local job growth and support stronger, more resilient communities. (Unland’s Noele Tatlock, left of Darin, was also present for the meeting.)

Learn more about Unland and the leadership of Pat Taphorn here.