Big Savings Ahead: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Helps Small Manufacturers and CNC Shops

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill—officially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—delivers a game-changing set of manufacturing and tax incentives tailored for small businesses, job shops, and automation-driven companies. If you're in the market for CNC routers, edgebanders, or panel saws from Centex Automation, here’s how this bill could help you save big, invest boldly, and grow confidently.

💸 Full Expensing for Equipment — Buy Now, Write Off 100%

One of the most powerful features of the bill is the permanent reinstatement of full Section 179 expensing. That means you can deduct 100% of your CNC machine, edgebander, or sliding table saw purchase in the same tax year you buy it.

• Section 179 limits raised to $2.5 million annually (with a $4 million phase-out).

• Applies to new and used machinery, making this a huge win for cost-conscious shops.

• Centex Automation’s selection of Anderson CNCs, Cantek edgebanders, and OTT machines all qualify.

🧪 R&D and Innovation Just Got Cheaper

The bill also restores immediate expensing for research and development (R&D)—perfect for shops developing proprietary jigs, prototyping new designs, or working on custom automation setups.

• Retroactive to 2022 for small businesses under $31M in revenue.

• Applies to software, automation integration, and custom controls.

✅ Pass-Through Tax Deduction Made Permanent

For LLCs, S-corps, and sole proprietorships, the 20% Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction is now permanent—providing continued tax relief for small business owners.

• Includes phase-in improvements and a $400 guaranteed minimum deduction.

• Great news for family-run shops and growing startups alike.

🛠 Boost for Manufacturers in Rural and Opportunity Zones

Looking to expand into new territory? The bill makes Opportunity Zone incentives permanent and adds new rural manufacturing tax credits—perfect for Texas-based operations or those looking to scale across state lines.

👨👩👧 Childcare & Tip Tax Relief for Small Employers

• The Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit is now up to $600K for small businesses—ideal for employers offering on-site or third-party childcare services.

• Tips and overtime pay are now tax-free for workers, helping you retain and reward top talent in the trades.

Why It Matters for Centex Customers

At Centex Automation, we’re proud to provide industry-leading automation equipment with top-tier service and support. The One Big Beautiful Bill helps you:

• Write off purchases of Anderson America CNC routers, Ott Edgebanders, and Vitap machinery faster than ever.

• Finance smarter with programs like Sunbelt Lessors’ 6 for $99 promo—low upfront cost, immediate tax savings.

• Invest in growth with confidence, knowing R&D and innovation efforts are fully supported by the IRS.

📞 Ready to Take Advantage?

With Section 179 expensing, R&D write-offs, and big-time small business tax relief now law, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your equipment.
Visit CentexAutomation.net or call us today to speak with an automation expert and take full advantage of these historic incentives.