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GA HB1370

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes up to $2,500 in overtime compensation from Georgia state income tax for full-time hourly employees who work more than 40 hours per week, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028

  • Excludes up to $2,500 in cash tips from state income tax for workers in occupations that customarily receive tips (as designated by Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes), beginning January 1, 2026

  • Requires employers to report monthly or quarterly to the Department of Revenue the total overtime compensation paid and total cash tips received by employees, along with the number of employees receiving such compensation

  • Includes special provisions for employers governed by the National Railway Labor Act, applying the exemption to hourly component overtime compensation as defined in collective bargaining agreements

  • Both the overtime and cash tips exemptions automatically repeal on December 31, 2028

Legislative Description

Income tax; exclude a portion of overtime compensation and cash tips

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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