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I only recently learned about the Section 174 change, and honestly didn’t expect it to have such a big impact.

I used to work at a small startup, and most of our spending went toward engineers’ salaries. If we had to amortize that over several years back then, I don’t think we would’ve made it.

It’s surprising how a single line in the tax code can quietly make it harder for small teams to hire. Makes me wonder how many other policies are silently shaping things behind the scenes.



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