Senate advances broad income-tax decoupling bill amid debate over refundable EITC and fiscal impacts On second reading, H42 16 drew extended debate about decoupling South Carolina income tax from federal AGI, proposals for a refundable earned-income tax credit, and differing fiscal-impact estimates; roll call recorded 39–5 to advance the bill.

South Carolina's Senate is deep in debate over a bold income-tax decoupling bill that could reshape tax credits and fiscal priorities for families across the state.

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House adopts annual IRC conformity bill after debate over tips and overtime The Georgia House passed HB 11‑99, the annual Internal Revenue Code conformity update, after floor debate about which federal changes are being conformed and dissent over taxation of tips and overtime; final vote was 106‑54.

The Georgia House has just passed a controversial bill updating tax codes, sparking fierce debate over tips and overtime exemptions.

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Panel hears competing views on income-tax subtraction for tipped workers; bill carried over SB 694 would allow a subtraction of tipped income—25% in 2026 rising to 50% in 2027—intended to leave more money with servers and service workers. Business advocates supported it; education and policy groups opposed it as an unequal carve‑out; the committee carried the measure for further review.

A new bill in Virginia could reshape income for servers and bartenders by allowing a tax subtraction on tipped income, but opinions are sharply divided on its fairness.

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Pennsylvania Assembly amends income tax code under House Bill 416 Pennsylvania lawmakers revise tax classifications in House Bill 416 introduced on January 30, 2025.

Pennsylvania's House Bill 416 could redefine income tax exemptions, potentially easing the financial strain on thousands of families—will it pass the test of economic impact?

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