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U.S. Proposes No-Tax Overtime to Combat Labor Shortage

4/16/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the no-tax-on-overtime incentive proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump aims to address labor shortages caused by the deportation of illegal immigrants.
He stated that over 2 million illegal aliens have either voluntarily left or been deported, creating a gap in the workforce.
Bessent emphasized that increasing overtime pay would benefit both employers and American workers, allowing them to retain more earnings.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the no-tax-on-overtime incentive proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump aims to address labor shortages caused by the deportation of illegal immigrants.
He stated that over 2 million illegal aliens have either voluntarily left or been deported, creating a gap in the workforce.
Bessent emphasized that increasing overtime pay would benefit both employers and American workers, allowing them to retain more earnings.