Democrats in Montana warn the budget will decapitate public benefits, hurting low-income residents and families the most. Republicans contend the benefits from tax cuts will outweigh social service rollbacks.

Now that President Donald Trump signed the bill, workers will be able to deduct up to $25,000 in reported tips and $12,500 in overtime pay from their taxable income on their federal tax returns. This means you won’t see an immediate boost in your take-home pay — taxes will still come out of your paycheck — but when you file for 2025 early next year,