Werner: No Overtime Tax from 25-28? | Quick Tax Tip

New tax proposal offers four years of relief for qualified workers, starting retroactively in 2025.

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During his campaign rallies, Donald Trump made repeated promises to eliminate taxes on overtime pay, and that promise has now been incorporated into legislative language. According to tax expert Art Werner, the proposed tax break is indeed included in the new tax bill, and it’s one of the few provisions that start early and end early.

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“This is one of the parts of the bill that actually sunsets,” said Werner in a recent episode of Quick Tax Tip. “It goes from 2025 to 2028, unlike the rest of the bill, which largely begins in 2026.”

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Werner: What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Really Means for SALT Deductions | Quick Tax Tip

SALT changes may not be as sweet as clients think.

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Tax guru Art Werner doesn’t pull punches—and when it comes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction limits in the proposed “Big Beautiful Bill,” he’s sounding the alarm for tax pros across the country.

“This was the one area under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that had the most screaming going on,” Werner says, referencing the uproar he witnessed during live lectures in high-tax states like New York and California. “They were really angry.”

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While early rumors suggested the SALT cap might rise dramatically—perhaps even to $40,000—the current proposal sets the limit at $30,000 for married filing jointly and $15,000 for married filing separately, tripling the current $10,000 cap. That might sound like a win… until you read the fine print.

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Werner: The Hidden Tax Hike for Accountants in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” | Quick Tax Tip

“Every bill hides a tax increase.”


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Trump’s new “Big Beautiful Bill” might look like a win for taxpayers…but not so fast. For accountants, lawyers, consultants, and other professional service providers, it could bring a stealthy tax hike.

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In this episode of Quick Tax Tip, expert Art Werner unpacks how this proposed legislation may change the way accountants—and other professionals—get taxed. The bottom line? If you’re part of a pass-through entity, your tax benefits may be about to shrink.

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Art Werner: Use This Window Wisely | Quick Tax Tip

…Before year-end chaos returns…


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Busy season is behind us. Year-end reporting deadlines haven’t hit yet. That makes right now the sweet spot for strategic client outreach—and tax professionals shouldn’t waste a second of it.

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In the latest episode of the Quick Tax Tip podcast, listeners get an urgent wake-up call: This is the moment to reconnect with clients, reevaluate their entity structures, and prepare them for the potential ripple effects of new legislation.

“This might be the best question any tax pro could ask right now,” Werner says in response to a question about how to prioritize client conversations after busy season. “You’ve got breathing room—use it.”

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What to Watch in the One Big Beautiful Bill | Quick Tax Tip

Compromise, party discipline, and presidential influence could make this bill one of the most impactful yet.

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With Art Werner
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When major tax reform is introduced, it’s easy to assume the process is straightforward: the House writes a bill, the Senate reviews it, and Congress either passes or blocks it.

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But the truth is much messier—and much more interesting.

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