Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal income taxes on overtime pay has met with silence from the Biden Administration, despite its potential to significantly impact millions of American workers.
At a Glance
- Trump proposes eliminating federal income taxes on overtime pay
- Estimated cost of $680.4 billion over 10 years
- 34.4 million workers reported working more than 40 hours a week in 2023
- Biden Administration has not commented on the proposal
- Economists warn of potential unintended consequences
Trump’s Overtime Tax Proposal
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold new tax plan that aims to eliminate federal income taxes on overtime pay. This proposal, announced during a rally in Tucson, Arizona, is part of Trump’s broader strategy to implement additional tax cuts if he were to regain the presidency.
Trump argues that this measure would incentivize people to work more and make it easier for companies to hire. “Today, I’m also announcing that as part of our additional tax cuts, we will end all taxes on overtime. You know what that means? Think of that,” Trump stated, emphasizing the potential benefits for hard-working Americans.
Economic Impact and Concerns
While the proposal has garnered attention for its potential to benefit workers, economists and fiscal conservatives have raised concerns about its implications for the national debt. The Tax Foundation estimates that exempting all overtime pay from individual income tax could reduce revenue by $680.4 billion over 10 years.
“zero tax rate on a completely unprincipled definition of income,” – Doug Holtz-Eakin https://taxfoundation.org/blog/trump-overtime-tax-exemption/
Furthermore, if both income tax and payroll tax were exempted for overtime pay, the cost could exceed $1.5 trillion over the same period. These figures have raised questions about the fiscal responsibility of such a measure, especially given the current state of the national debt.
Potential Benefits and Drawbacks
Proponents of the plan argue that it would provide much-needed relief to hardworking Americans. Trump has emphasized this point, stating, “The people who work overtime are among the hardest working citizens in our country and for too long, no one in Washington has been looking out for them.” This sentiment resonates with many voters who feel overlooked by traditional tax policies.
However, some economists warn of potential unintended consequences. Heidi Shierholz, an economist, suggested that the policy might benefit high earners more than hourly workers. There are concerns about possible restructuring of wages and salaries, potentially benefiting corporate executives disproportionately.
Biden Administration’s Response
Despite the significant implications of Trump’s proposal, the Biden Administration has remained notably silent on the matter. This silence is particularly striking given that the administration previously supported Trump’s “no tax on tips” initiative.
Instead of directly addressing Trump’s overtime tax proposal, the Biden administration has focused on its own efforts to reinforce and expand overtime protections for workers. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized these efforts, which include finalizing a rule to raise the overtime eligibility threshold to $43,900 annually starting July 1, and to $58,700 annually starting January 1, 2025.
As the debate over tax policy continues to shape the political landscape, American workers and employers alike will be watching closely to see how these proposals develop and what impact they may have on their financial futures.
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Sources:
https://taxfoundation.org/blog/trump-overtime-tax-exemption/
https://www.koat.com/article/trump-push-to-end-taxes-on-overtime-pay/62186622
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-announces-new-tax-plan-1953246
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-unveils-new-no-tax-on-overtime-pay-policy-in-arizona-remarks/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/14/us/politics/trump-tax-overtime-pay-cost.html
https://san.com/cc/tack-on-one-more-to-trumps-tax-cut-pledges-no-tax-on-overtime-pay/
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Quotes:
“zero tax rate on a completely unprincipled definition of income,” – Doug Holtz-Eakin – Source #1
“Today, I’m also announcing that as part of our additional tax cuts, we will end all taxes on overtime. You know what that means? Think of that,” – Source #2
“That gives people more of an incentive to work. It gives the companies a lot, it’s a lot easier to get the people,” – Source #2
“The people who work overtime are among the hardest working citizens in our country and for too long, no one in Washington has been looking out for them,” – Source #2, Source #4, Source #5
“end all taxes on overtime” – Trump said during a rally in Tucson, Arizona – Source #3
“I went to some economists, great ones, I said, ‘What do you think?'” Trump said on Thursday. “They said, ‘It would be unbelievable, you’ll get a whole new workforce by doing that.’ No taxes on overtime.” – Source #3
“The people who work overtime are among the hardest-working citizens in our country,” he added. “When you’re past 40 hours a week, your overtime hours will be tax-free. OK, good?” – Source #3
“people more of an incentive to work.” – Source #3
“If you’re an overtime worker, when you’re past 40 hours a week, think of that, your overtime hours will be tax-free,” Trump said. – Source #4
“They’re police officers, nurses, factory workers, construction workers, truck drivers and machine operators.” – Source #4
“It’s time for the working man and woman to finally catch a break, and that’s what we’re doing because this is a good one,” he said. – Source #6
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Videos:
JUST IN: TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW PROPOSAL: ‘NO TAX ON OVERTIME!’ – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Gq7UCYflQ
TRUMP PLEDGES TO ELIMINATE TAXES ON OVERTIME – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCK82-0EkNs
HERE’S HOW THE TAX POLICIES PROPOSED BY BIDEN AND TRUMP DIFFER – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU7aPTdsLXw
BIDEN, TRUMP TAX REFORMS ‘VERY UNLIKELY’ WITH A SPLIT CONGRESS – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV87pIbgrPk
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: THE 2022 60 MINUTES INTERVIEW – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1UC89H4Swc
PROJECT 2025: THE RADICAL CONSERVATIVE PLAN TO RESHAPE AMERICA UNDER TRUMP – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y16SZhZJHkI
CROWD ERUPTS AFTER TRUMP ANNOUNCES HE WILL SLASH TAXES ON OVERTIME PAY – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGGOHJs5yhI
BIDEN, TRUMP TAX REFORMS ‘VERY UNLIKELY’ WITH A SPLIT CONGRESS: STRATEGIST – YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LugYwJYZjRo
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Tweets:
The Trump Tax Cuts reduced the corporate tax rate from 35% to slightly above 21%.
Democrats blame the cut for Biden's $2 trillion deficits.
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