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Treasury Secretary Bessent Slams States for Tax Relief Noncompliance

12/13/2025

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent criticized Democrat-led states for not conforming to provisions of the tax relief bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4th.
The bill includes No Tax on Tips for service workers and No Tax on Overtime for factory workers.
Bessent called these actions "political obstructionism," claiming residents lose access to benefits and face higher state tax burdens.
He urged states to comply.

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent criticized Democrat-led states for not conforming to provisions of the tax relief bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4th.
The bill includes No Tax on Tips for service workers and No Tax on Overtime for factory workers.
Bessent called these actions "political obstructionism," claiming residents lose access to benefits and face higher state tax burdens.
He urged states to comply.