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IRS Publishes Draft Revised Form W-2 in Response to No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime Reporting Requirements

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act established new above-the-line tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation.” To facilitate...more

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Tax Deductions on Tips and Overtime Under Trump Tax Plan

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On July 4, 2024, President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which contains two provisions that provide federal income tax deductions on both tips and overtime compensation beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31,...more

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The One Big Beautiful Act Explained for Employers: What It Means for Overtime, Tips and Taxes

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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. It includes two federal tax deductions for a portion of an eligible worker’s tips and overtime earnings. Effective for 2025 through...more

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Essential Changes for Employers in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025

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Certain Coverage or Benefits Allowed with Health Savings Account Contributions. Telemedicine can continue to be offered to employees participating in a high-deductible health plan without the employees in such a plan losing...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

What Employers Need to Know About No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), the sweeping, comprehensive budget legislation enacted on July 4, 2025, seeks to fulfill several key campaign promises of President Donald Trump. Among those promises, the OBBBA makes...more

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OBBB’s new tax deductions on tips and overtime impact employees and employers

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Earlier this month, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) into law, which contains two key provisions that are likely to be very popular with employees. Those provisions provide federal income tax...more

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Employment Law Update: New Overtime Tax Law Increases Employer Recordkeeping Obligation

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The Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a new overtime tax provision, broadly described as “No Tax on Overtime.” More accurately, the Bill allows an employee tax deduction of a portion of overtime payments, up to a...more

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Alabama Enacts Law that Establishes Portable Benefits for Independent Contractors

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In April, the Alabama Legislature passed the Portable Benefits Act, to be codified at Ala. Code § 25-1-70. This Act is intended to help independent contractors, including gig workers, who do not have employer-sponsored health...more

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Important New Reporting Rules for Overtime Pay and Tipped Income

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With the passage of the new federal tax bill on July 4, 2025, unofficially referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), employers and employees in overtime-heavy and tipped industries face new opportunities and...more

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Overcomplicating Overtime: How Employers Need to Assess the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Overtime Tax Changes

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One of the fastest trending topics in the employment and taxation blogosphere in recent weeks has been the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which, among other provisions, allows for a tax deduction of up to...more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

On July 4th, while many of us were grilling hot dogs and dodging fireworks, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) into law. Love the name or roll your eyes at it, this bill packs a massive punch for...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Two Big Beautiful Tax Deductions: What Employers Need to Know

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law. Among its sweeping provisions are two significant changes for wage and hour compliance that employers should be aware of: the creation of...more

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Federal OBBBA Round-Up: What Employers Need to Know Now

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President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), on July 4. The OBBBA affects a wide range of workplace issues, including immigration, benefits, and employment tax liabilities. Below is only a brief...more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affecting Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”), signed into law on July 4, 2025, contains several provisions affecting employee benefits and executive compensation. Some of the key changes include the following...more

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1 Big Bill + 2 New Deductions = Multiple New Challenges

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The freshly enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces two above-the-line tax deductions for tips and overtime wages. While these deductions offer potential savings for eligible workers, they come with new compliance...more

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How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy

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The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that...more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill’s Overtime and Tax Provisions – Employer Consequences

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As we await the House of Representatives’ vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill, let’s highlight two key provisions that may soon impact employers and employees alike. The Senate bill under consideration before the House of...more

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Preparing for Potential Payroll Changes: What Employers Need to Know About the No Tax on Tips Act and OBBBA

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On May 20, 2025, the No Tax on Tips Act, a standalone bill that would effectively exempt up to $25,000 in tips from federal income tax for certain workers, passed by unanimous consent in the Senate. Shortly thereafter, on May...more

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How Will Federal Bills Eliminating Tax on Tips and Overtime Impact Employers?

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Tax breaks on overtime pay and tipped earnings passed the House on May 22, 2025, as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). The tax deductions provided under the sprawling reconciliation bill would be temporary,...more

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