Legislation backed by State Representative Chris May (R-Bedford) that aims to provide tax cuts for Indiana workers is now awaiting the governor’s decision.
Senate Enrolled Act 243 would allow residents to deduct qualifying tips and overtime pay from their state taxable income in 2026. May stated that this measure will offer immediate financial relief and increase take-home pay for workers in sectors such as hospitality, retail, health care, and other service industries.
“Eliminating taxes on tips and overtime will give a big boost to hardworking Hoosiers,” May said. “This is a pro-worker policy that will put more money in people’s pockets.”
May explained that the legislation aligns Indiana with President Donald Trump’s federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, aiming to provide tax relief at both state and federal levels. The bill also addresses the phaseout of the penny by giving retailers the option to round cash transactions up or down to the nearest five cents. It clarifies taxation rules for consumers and businesses.
Additionally, SEA 243 streamlines Indiana’s adoption tax credit application process, making it easier for foster and adoptive families to access financial support.
In related developments, Speaker Todd Huston has played a role in advancing civic leadership through his work on education boards and community commissions in Indiana, according to information from the Indiana House Republicans website. Huston has also been recognized for expanding Indiana’s Choice Scholarship program and advocating for school choice initiatives. He has championed measures focused on tax relief and school choice in the state legislature. Huston has served as a state representative since 2012 and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana University. He lives in Fishers, Indiana, with his wife Denise and their two adult children.
