Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump announced a major tax policy on Thursday, promising to eliminate taxes on overtime pay if elected in November. The proposal was unveiled during a campaign stop in Tucson, Arizona, as part of Trump’s broader effort to reduce the tax burden on American workers.
Trump argued that the people working overtime are among the hardest workers in the country, and they should be able to keep more of what they earn. “We will end taxes on overtime,” he said, outlining his belief that the plan will provide a significant incentive for more Americans to work extra hours.
Supporters of the plan, including several economists, say it could help grow the workforce and boost productivity. Trump focused heavily on Arizona in his speech, recognizing it as a critical swing state in the 2024 election. Although Arizona has been a Republican stronghold for decades, Biden won the state by a slim margin in 2020.
The political dynamics in Arizona have shifted, with more suburban and independent voters leaning toward Democrats in recent years. Nevertheless, Trump is determined to regain Republican control in the state by appealing to working-class voters and presenting policies like the elimination of overtime taxes.
In addition to the overtime policy, Trump has pledged to remove taxes on tips, a proposal that has also gained traction among voters.
