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House GOP Proposes Overtime Tax Cuts Amid Debt Concerns

5/14/2025

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House Republicans proposed "The One Big, Beautiful Bill" to eliminate federal income tax on overtime pay from 2025 to 2028.
The bill incorporates tax cuts from Trump's 2024 campaign, designed to encourage employment.
Economists caution that these cuts may increase U.S. debt and decrease federal revenue.
The bill must pass both the House and Senate before being signed into law by Trump.

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House Republicans proposed "The One Big, Beautiful Bill" to eliminate federal income tax on overtime pay from 2025 to 2028.
The bill incorporates tax cuts from Trump's 2024 campaign, designed to encourage employment.
Economists caution that these cuts may increase U.S. debt and decrease federal revenue.
The bill must pass both the House and Senate before being signed into law by Trump.