Overtime
All posts tagged overtime.
Salaried and Exempt From Overtime? Why You May Not Qualify for No Tax on Overtime
The no-tax-on-overtime deduction only applies to FLSA-required overtime pay. If you're classified as FLSA-exempt, you don't legally receive overtime — so there's nothing to deduct, no matter how many hours you work.
Does Double-Time, Holiday, or Weekend Pay Count for No Tax on Overtime?
Not all "extra" pay is deductible overtime. The OBBBA only covers the FLSA-required half of time-and-a-half — so double-time, holiday, and weekend premiums usually do not count. Here is why.
How to Calculate Your No Tax on Overtime Deduction (Only the Premium Counts)
Only the 'half' premium of time-and-a-half qualifies for the OBBBA overtime deduction — not your full overtime pay. Here's the math with 2026 examples.
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.