Imagine this: You're a parent working 50 hours a week to make ends meet. After putting in extra hours to pay for your child's education, medical bills, or even just to cover the rising cost of groceries, you see your paycheck—and it's not what you expected. Why? Because the government takes a significant portion of your hard-earned overtime in taxes.

This isn't fair.

Millions of Americans like you work tirelessly to provide for their families, sacrificing their evenings, weekends, and even holidays. Overtime pay is not just extra income; it’s a lifeline. It’s what helps pay for unexpected expenses, college tuition, or even a much-needed family vacation. Yet, instead of being rewarded for their dedication, these workers are penalized with higher taxes on the very earnings they depend on most.

Here’s the reality:

• Workers are taxed more for working harder. Overtime pay often pushes employees into higher tax brackets, reducing the net income they take home.
• Families suffer. When workers take on overtime, they lose valuable time with their families, and the financial reward doesn’t reflect the sacrifice.
• It discourages hard work. Penalizing overtime earnings disincentivizes Americans from putting in extra effort. 

We believe that overtime pay should be exempt from federal income taxes. This change would:

1. Put more money in workers' pockets, where it belongs.
2. Encourage hard work and productivity, benefiting both individuals and the economy.
3. Provide relief for families struggling with rising living costs.

This is a bipartisan issue that affects every American, regardless of political affiliation. By signing this petition, you are standing up for fairness, for hard work, and for the millions of Americans who give their all to provide a better life for their families.

During 2024 presidential campaign, President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate federal taxes on overtime pay, recognizing the dedication of millions of hardworking Americans who put in extra hours each week.

We urge President Trump and Congress to prioritize and pass legislation that exempts overtime earnings from federal income taxes, fulfilling the campaign promise made to the American people.

By signing this petition, you stand with millions of workers nationwide who believe in fair compensation for their hard work. Let's remind our leaders of their commitments and work together to make tax-free overtime a reality!