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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 12 MIN

How nudging small businesses about tax credits created a $31 million economic boost

from The Small Business Economy Explained - from the Gusto Insights Group · host Gusto Insights

An affordable and secure retirement is part of the dream of many U.S. workers. However, nearly 56 million U.S. workers lack access to an employer-sponsored savings plan. To expand access, Congress created the Small Employer Pension Program -- a federal tax credit that helps small businesses start a retirement plan. But uptake has been low. What happens when we show personalized tax credit savings estimates to small business owners? Answer: It has a huge impact on uptake of the tax credit. This episode walks through a study from Gusto Insights showing that the simple act of nudging small businesses led to $31 million of savings for U.S. small business owners.

An affordable and secure retirement is part of the dream of many U.S. workers. However, nearly 56 million U.S. workers lack access to an employer-sponsored savings plan. To expand access, Congress created the Small Employer Pension Program -- a federal tax credit that helps small businesses start a retirement plan. But uptake has been low. What happens when we show personalized tax credit savings estimates to small business owners? Answer: It has a huge impact on uptake of the tax credit. This episode walks through a study from Gusto Insights showing that the simple act of nudging small businesses led to $31 million of savings for U.S. small business owners.

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