U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) marked tax day Wednesday by highlighting the no tax on overtime provision he helped shepherd into law, saying more than 25 million Americans have already filed for the exemption.

Speaking on a press call with reporters, Tuberville pointed to IRS data showing the average tax refund is already 11 percent higher than last year, crediting the working families tax cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025.

“No one likes to pay taxes, but thanks to President Trump’s working families tax cuts, Alabamians are getting to keep more of their hard earned money right now,” Tuberville said.

Tuberville co-introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act in May 2025 alongside Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), which was ultimately folded into the One Big Beautiful Bill. The provision creates a tax deduction on overtime wages of up to $10,000 for individuals and $20,000 for married couples, targeting middle and lower income workers. The deduction phases out for individuals earning above $100,000 and married couples earning above $200,000.

Tuberville said the exemption is especially meaningful for law enforcement, first responders, and blue collar workers who regularly work beyond 40 hours a week.

“For many Alabamians who are on the front lines of keeping us safe, including law enforcement and first responders, working overtime is just part of the job,” Tuberville said. “We don’t need to be in the business of punishing hard work. We need to incentivize it.”

Sawyer Knowles is a capitol reporter for Yellowhammer News. You may contact him at [email protected].