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Guides, explainers, and state updates for tipped employees and overtime workers.
Overtime
OBBBA Overtime Tax Exemption: Keep More of Your Time-and-a-Half Pay in 2026
The OBBBA overtime exemption lets eligible workers deduct up to $12,500 (or $25,000 if married) in overtime wages from federal income tax through 2028. Here is who qualifies and how much you can save.
Tax Strategy
Adjust Your W-4 After OBBBA: Stop Overpaying Tax on Tips and Overtime
Your employer may be withholding too much federal tax if you earn tips or overtime. Updating your W-4 to reflect your OBBBA deductions puts the savings in every paycheck — not just at tax time.
Tips & Tipping
No Tax on Tips Under OBBBA: The 2026 Guide for Tipped Workers
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tipped workers can deduct up to $25,000 in qualifying tip income from federal taxes through 2028. Here's exactly how it works.