The Big Beautiful Bill: What Business Owners Need to Know

In this four-part series we will implications for business owners.

Part 1: Overtime & Tips Tax Savings

Part 2: Section 179 Expansion

Part 3: Bonus Depreciation Made Permanent

Part 4: Choosing the Right Depreciation Strategy

New Tax Savings on Overtime & Tips (2025–2028)

New tax legislation is creating real savings opportunities for employees—and new compliance responsibilities for employers.

Under recent changes, certain overtime pay and tip income may now be excluded from federal taxable income from 2025 through 2028.

Here’s what you need to know:

✔ Only the overtime premium portion qualifies for exclusion

✔ Qualified tips must be voluntary and properly reported

✔ New W-2 reporting requirements begin in 2026

✔ Income limits apply for eligibility

For businesses, this means payroll systems should be reviewed to make sure these are properly tracked and reported.

For employees, this could mean lower taxable income and increased take-home pay.

At BUSBooks, we’re helping clients:

  • Review payroll reporting systems
  • Ensure compliance with new W-2 requirements
  • Maximize available tax benefits

If you’d like help navigating these changes, we’re here to assist.