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HB1416 • 2025

Income tax; exclude tips from taxation

Income tax; exclude tips from taxation

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Sponsor
Horner, Mitchell
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no effective date is listed in the provided metadata or summary.

HB1416: Excluding Tips from Georgia State Income Tax

This bill changes Georgia state income tax laws to exclude tips from taxation.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding state income tax rates, computation, exemptions, and credits.
  • Excludes tips from being taxed under the state income tax system.
  • Provides for reporting requirements by employers related to these changes.
  • Includes a definition for terms used within this bill.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Employees who receive tips, as their tip income is excluded from taxation under this law.
  • Employers in Georgia, who must follow new reporting requirements specified by the bill.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text provided does not state a specific effective date for when this law will take effect.
  • While the summary mentions employer reporting and definitions, it does not detail exactly what information must be reported or how often.
  • The source material does not specify if the definition of 'tips' includes digital payments, cash only, or other forms.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Income tax; exclude tips from taxation