No Tax on Overtime Deduction Calculator
Only the premium half of overtime qualifies. Work out the deductible portion and the tax it saves.
How this number is built
Doing it by hand
Step 1
Take your regular hourly rate — the base rate before any overtime uplift.
Step 2
Count only hours paid as overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Step 3
Multiply by the premium portion only: 0.5× for time and a half, 1.0× for double time.
Step 4
Cap at $12,500, or $25,000 if you are married filing jointly, then apply the MAGI phase-out.
Step 5
Your W-2 should now report qualified overtime separately, so check that box against this figure.
What people ask next
Why is only half of my overtime deductible?
The law defines qualified overtime as the amount paid above your regular rate. Time and a half means half the overtime rate is the premium, so that is the qualifying part.
Do I have to file jointly if married?
Yes. Married taxpayers must file a joint return to claim this deduction.
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