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No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025

4/3/2025, 1:33 PM

Summary of Bill S 1046

Bill 119 s 1046, also known as the Overtime Pay Tax Exclusion Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The main objective of this bill is to exclude overtime compensation from being considered as gross income for the purpose of income tax calculations.

If passed, this bill would mean that individuals who receive overtime pay for working additional hours beyond their regular work schedule would not have to include this extra income when calculating their taxable income. This would effectively reduce the amount of income subject to taxation, providing some relief for individuals who work overtime to make ends meet or earn extra income.

The bill is designed to provide a financial benefit to workers who put in extra hours on the job, recognizing the additional time and effort they put in to earn overtime pay. By excluding this compensation from gross income, the bill aims to provide some tax relief for these individuals and potentially incentivize employers to offer more overtime opportunities. Overall, the Overtime Pay Tax Exclusion Act seeks to address the issue of taxation on overtime compensation and provide some financial relief for individuals who work extra hours to earn additional income. If passed, this bill could have a positive impact on workers who rely on overtime pay to supplement their earnings.

Congressional Summary of S 1046

No Tax On Overtime Act of 2025

This bill excludes from gross income for federal income tax purposes overtime compensation paid for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week (as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938). Under current law, overtime compensation paid to a taxpayer is included in gross income for purposes of calculating federal income taxes.

Current Status of Bill S 1046

Bill S 1046 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1046 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025.  Bill S 1046's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1046

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1046

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1046

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime compensation from gross income for purposes of the income tax.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude overtime compensation from gross income for purposes of the income tax.

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