So, Trump’s “no tax on overtime” law could mean bigger federal tax refunds for many middle-income workers across the Mid-Atlantic, especially in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and construction where extra hours are common. But don’t expect your weekly paycheck to grow. The savings will come when you file your 2025 taxes in early 2026.

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid benefits could hurt low-income workers, while tax breaks in the same bill will disproportionately benefit wealth business owners, adding to the gap between rich and poor.