Arguably the most discussed topics to come out of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are the taxation of tips, overtime, and the creation of new savings vehicles known as Trump Accounts. Accounting and finance practitioners need to understand these provisions now. This program provides practitioners with the background currently available to advise clients regarding these important and evolving tax developments.
Learning Objectives
- Expertly advise clients regarding the taxation of tips and overtime emanating from OBBBA
- Identify the requirements for establishing a Trump Account under IRC § 530A
- Distinguish between the Trump Account structure and the pilot contribution program under IRC § 6434
- Determine eligibility for both account establishment and pilot program contributions
- Apply contribution rules, including employer contributions and aggregate limits, to client scenarios
- Evaluate the tax treatment of contributions and distributions from Trump Accounts
- Recognize investment limitations and operational rules during the growth period
- Analyze how Trump Accounts compare to other savings vehicles for planning purposes
Major Topics
- $12,500 deduction per individual for qualified overtime pay
- Payment of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Calculating the “premium portion” of the extra half-time pay
- Social Security and Medicare withholding
- Employer furnishing the record of qualified overtime compensation to employees
- Definition of a qualified tip
- IRS list of traditionally-tipped occupations
- $25,000 deduction for reported tips
- The transition rule allowing employers to indicate the approximate amount designated as tips or overtime
- State tax issues relating to tips and overtime
- Changes in the W-2 reflecting new employer reporting responsibilities
- Establishing and administering a Trump Account under § 530A
- Election requirements and the Form 4547 process
- Structural distinction between Trump Accounts and the pilot contribution program (§ 6434)
- Eligibility rules for account opening and pilot contributions
- Contribution types, limits, and coordination across multiple sources
- Employer contributions under § 128
- Investment limitations during the growth period
- Basis tracking and tax treatment of contributions
- Distribution rules before and after age 18
- Transition to traditional IRA rules
- Comparison with 529 plans, Roth IRAs, and custodial accounts