President Trump’s popular policy will cut taxes on overtime pay for millions of workers, but the deduction excludes airline and railroad employees, among other groups
The Wall Street JournalThursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:00:00 AM
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President Trump is rolling out a tax break that will reduce taxes on overtime pay for millions of workers—a move likely to be welcomed by many. However, not everyone benefits: airline and railroad employees, among others, are left out of the deduction.
Editor’s Note: This is one of those "good news, but..." stories. While the policy could put more money in the pockets of workers who rely on overtime, the exclusions mean some industries won’t see the same relief. It’s a reminder that even popular policies often have fine print—and who’s included (or not) can spark debate.
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