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CA AB1550

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kate Sanchez

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows California taxpayers to deduct qualified tips and qualified overtime compensation from taxable income for tax years 2026 through 2028, conforming to federal tax law
  • Deductions for tips and overtime can be taken in addition to the standard deduction, rather than requiring itemization
  • Standard deduction amounts are $1,880 for single filers and $3,760 for heads of household, surviving spouses, or married couples filing jointly
  • Requires the Franchise Tax Board to submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2029, detailing the number of taxpayers using these deductions and the average dollar value deducted
  • Takes effect immediately as a tax levy

Legislative Description

Personal income taxes: deductions: tips: overtime compensation.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on REV. & TAX. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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