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HB1370: Excluding Some Overtime and Cash Tips from Georgia Income Tax
This bill changes Georgia state income tax rules to exclude a portion of overtime compensation and cash tips from taxation.
What This Bill Does
- Excludes a portion of overtime compensation from being taxed as state income.
- Excludes a portion of cash tips received by employees from being taxed as state income.
- Provides for reporting requirements by employers regarding these amounts.
- Allows the creation of rules and regulations to implement the changes.
- Includes definitions needed to apply the new tax provisions.
Who It Names or Affects
- Georgia workers who earn overtime compensation or receive cash tips
- Employers in Georgia subject to reporting requirements
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not specify the exact amount or percentage of income that is excluded.
- The specific effective date for when these changes begin has not been listed in the provided text.
- Detailed rules on how to calculate and report the exclusions are left to future regulations.