If you work over 40 hours a week, a bill heading to the Senate could put more money in your pocket. HB217 exempts overtime pay from state income taxes.
But it’s not just good for employees, Daniels says employers benefit too because people will be more willing to work those additional hours.
“It also helps increase productivity for the employer,” he explains. “Being able to allow businesses to be able to produce at or ahead of schedule... It’s a win-win situation that’ll bring business, people and unions all together on the same accord.” Representative Daniels is now urging anyone in favor of the bill to contact your Senate leaders to help get it passed.
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