Spotlight 'No Tax on Overtime' falls short of expectations for many workers TIM GRANT Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 23, 2026 Mar 23, 2026 Updated 18 hrs 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 Facebook Twitter Bluesky 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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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada became a symbol of America's struggle with high costs Democrats seek to channel electorate frustration over high prices in bid to chip away at Republicans' unified control of Washington.
State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies Some states are considering legislation to allow, or require, businesses to round purchase totals to the nearest nickel.
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 …
