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Pennsylvania Proposes Bills to Benefit 1.5 Million Tipped Workers

6/14/2025

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Pennsylvania is considering two bills to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, proposed by Republican representatives.
If enacted, these bills could benefit 1.3 to 1.5 million tipped employees statewide.
Federal legislation is also in progress, potentially allowing 4 million U.S. tipped workers to deduct overtime pay.
Tipping rates differ across states, with New Hampshire leading at an average of 16.07%.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania is considering two bills to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay, proposed by Republican representatives.
If enacted, these bills could benefit 1.3 to 1.5 million tipped employees statewide.
Federal legislation is also in progress, potentially allowing 4 million U.S. tipped workers to deduct overtime pay.
Tipping rates differ across states, with New Hampshire leading at an average of 16.07%.