The US Treasury wants more states to embrace
Trump’s tax cuts. So far, only a few
have done so
Posted By: 4250Luis, 12/20/2025 8:14:06 AM
To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year. President Donald Trump’s administration is urging states to follow its lead by enacting a slew of new tax breaks for individuals and businesses, including deductions for tips and overtime wages, automobile loans and business equipment. In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out. But in many other states, where tax laws are written differently, the new tax breaks won’t appear on state tax forms unless legislatures opt in.
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The US Treasury wants more states to embrace
Trump’s tax cuts. So far, only a few
have done so 5 replies
Trump’s tax cuts. So far, only a few
have done so 5 replies
To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year.
President Donald Trump’s administration is urging states to follow its lead by enacting a slew of new tax breaks for individuals and businesses, including deductions for tips and overtime wages, automobile loans and business equipment.
In some states, the new federal tax breaks will automatically apply to state income taxes unless legislatures opt out. But in many other states, where tax laws are written differently, the new tax breaks won’t appear on state tax forms unless legislatures opt in.
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