Small Businesses Can’t Afford Silence on CMMC Tax Relief
Raise Your Voice — the Small Business Cybersecurity Act Needs You
If you thought CMMC was another “maybe” on the regulatory buffet — think again.
CMMC is here, and this time it is not going away. The Department of Defense locked it in with 32 CFR in October 2024, followed by the DFARS Final Rule under 48 CFR in September 2025. Together, those rules closed the door on voluntary compliance. CMMC is now law, enforceable in contracts, and directly tied to whether you can keep your place in the defense supply chain.
For small businesses, that is a big problem. Compliance is expensive. Assessments, tools, and remediation can run into tens of thousands of dollars. If you have fewer than fifty employees, those costs do not just sting — they threaten your ability to compete.
That’s where the Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2024 comes in. If it passes, it would give small businesses a tax credit of up to $50,000 to help cover CMMC costs. On paper, that’s a lifeline. In reality, it’s still just a draft. If small businesses do not push for it, the idea could disappear quietly.
A simple plan of action (no lobbyist required)
You don’t need to spend weeks learning policy or perfecting your speech. Do three small things:
- Tell your story. Write down, in plain numbers, what CMMC is costing you. Even a quick estimate matters.
- Make one call or send one email. Reach out to your representative’s office and share those numbers. Keep it short and clear.
- Pass it along. Share this update with one or two other small contractors. One voice is a story; a chorus becomes a campaign.
Why your two minutes matter
We hear from small manufacturers, IT shops, and family-run businesses every day — folks trying to balance compliance with survival. The costs feel heavy. It’s easy to assume your one voice won’t move the needle. But it will. One clear story can influence a conversation. A chorus of stories can change policy.
At Cyber Defense Advisors, we are in this alongside you. Our role is not to sell you something; it’s to stand with you, share what we know, and help make sure small businesses are not left out of the relief they need.
Time to get loud
The rules are already published. Compliance timelines are real. Hoping for relief without saying anything is not a plan. Speaking up takes minutes, not hours, and it can be the difference between carrying the full cost alone or having Washington share part of the burden. Small businesses are the most vulnerable — and also the most critical link in the defense chain. Relief is possible, but only if you raise your hand and ask for it.
Contact Cyber Defense Advisors today if you have questions or would like to learn more information.
