Spotlight 'No Tax on Overtime' falls short of expectations for many workers TIM GRANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Workers filing their taxes this season are discovering that a new overtime tax break is less generous and more complicated than expected. Dreamstime Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save TIM GRANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers are discovering that a new overtime tax break is proving less generous — and more complicated — than expected.kAmx? D@>6 42D6D[ H@C<6CD 2C6 5:D4@G6C:?8 E96J 42?’E 6G6? 4=2:> E96 565F4E:@? H:E9@FE 5@:?8 6IEC2 =68H@C<] !:EED3FC89 E2I 244@F?E2?E w@H2C5 s2G:D D2:5 2 4=:6?E C646?E=J 42>6 :? 6IA64E:?8 E@ HC:E6 @77 9:D @G6CE:>6 A2J[ @?=J E@ C62=:K6 9:D (\a 5:5?’E 3C62< :E @FE]k^AmkAm“x E@=5 9:> E@ 8@ 324< E@ 9:D 6>A=@J6C 2?5 86E D@>6 <:?5 @7 AC:?E @FE H9:49 D9@HD H92E 9:D @G6CE:>6 9@FCD H6C6[” D2:5 s2G:D[ AC6D:56?E @7 s2G:D[ s2G:D U2>Aj pDD@4:2E6D :? 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Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.
How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love tax cuts Democrats are pushing new tax-cut plans to ease voters' affordability worries and blunt Republicans' advantage on the issue.
It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll A new Gallup survey finds that Americans' outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic, a sharp reversal from just a few years ago.
Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, according to the Consumer Protection Bu…
Last, last-minute tax tips for April 15: Be careful how you mail The April 15 tax deadline is here — and millions of people have yet to file in what's been a challenging tax season for many.
Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices But spiking prices nationwide have shaken the U.S. economy and, with it, Trump's clout to drive support for fellow conservatives in November's…
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Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing You have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as …
