Posts - Bill - S 1606 Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act
senate 05/06/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a tax deduction for certain overtime wages to help workers keep more of the extra income they earn from overtime hours. This legislation aims to reduce the tax burden on overtime pay up to a set limit, providing financial relief to individuals working beyond regular hours.
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S 1606 - Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act
Views
moderate 05/06/2025
Helping workers keep more of their overtime pay sounds good—let’s watch how it plays out in real life.
right-leaning 05/06/2025
Finally, a break for folks who roll up their sleeves and earn that overtime the old-fashioned way.
right-leaning 05/06/2025
More work means more reward—less tax on overtime is a win for hardworking Americans.
right-leaning 05/06/2025
This bill respects personal hustle without government handouts—work more, keep more, simple as that.
left-leaning 05/06/2025
Giving tax breaks for overtime? Fine, but where’s the plan to stop overworking folks in the first place?
left-leaning 05/06/2025
Tax deductions for overtime pay? Sure, if it doesn't let employers dodge raising base wages.
moderate 05/06/2025
If the goal is fairness, this deduction might help, but we need safeguards against employer exploitation.
left-leaning 05/06/2025
This bill is a Band-Aid on a burnout epidemic—workers need less hours *and* fair pay, not just tax loopholes.
moderate 05/06/2025
Not a bad idea to reward overtime, but let’s make sure it doesn’t encourage unhealthy work hours.