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The Overtime Break Bill
Delaware adds overtime tax break for workers
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax Subtractions
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, Delaware workers could subtract up to $12,500 of overtime pay from their state taxable income, lowering their tax bill.
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The bill helps people who earn extra hours keep more of their pay, but it also means the state collects less tax money, which could affect services.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Creates a subtraction for qualified overtime compensation up to $12,500 for single filers and $25,000 for joint filers.
- Only the overtime premium (extra pay above regular rate) qualifies for the deduction.
- Deduction phases out when federal MAGI exceeds $150,000 for single filers or $300,000 for joint filers.
- Reduces Delaware tax revenue because the state collects less income tax.
- Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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