No Tax on Overtime Calculator
See your federal income-tax savings on overtime, with the cap and phase-out applied.
How your savings is calculated
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Do you qualify?
No tax on overtime vs no tax on tips
Both are 2025 to 2028 OBBBA income-tax deductions with the same $150,000 single and $300,000 MFJ phase-out, but overtime caps at $12,500 ($25,000 MFJ) while tips cap at $25,000.
| Aspect | No tax on overtime | No tax on tips |
|---|---|---|
| Max deduction | $12,500 single / $25,000 MFJ | $25,000 (single or MFJ) |
| What qualifies | FLSA half-time premium | Reported tips from a listed occupation |
| Income phase-out starts | $150,000 / $300,000 MFJ | $150,000 / $300,000 MFJ |
| Years | 2025 to 2028 | 2025 to 2028 |
| FICA still applies | Yes | Yes |
Figures from IRS FS-2026-01 and OBBBA P.L. 119-21. You can claim both in the same year if you have both kinds of pay. Try the tips calculator next.
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Common questions
How much of my overtime is tax-free in 2026?
You can deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime compensation ($25,000 MFJ). "Qualified overtime" is the half-time premium, which is 0.5× your regular rate × your overtime hours. It lowers taxable income. It does not make all overtime pay tax-free.
Is all overtime pay tax-free now?
No. It is an income-tax deduction on the overtime premium, capped and phased out at higher incomes. FICA taxes (6.2% and 1.45%) still apply in full.
What is the income limit for no tax on overtime?
The deduction phases out starting at $150,000 MAGI (single) or $300,000 (MFJ) and reaches $0 at $275,000 or $550,000.
Who qualifies for no tax on overtime?
You qualify if you are an hourly, non-exempt worker whose overtime is required under the FLSA, the federal time-and-a-half rule. Salaried exempt employees and independent contractors generally do not.
Is no tax on overtime a credit or a deduction?
It is a deduction, not a credit. It cuts your taxable income by up to $12,500 ($25,000 MFJ), so your savings equal that deduction times your federal tax bracket.
Does double-time overtime qualify?
Only overtime the FLSA requires counts. The half-time premium on standard time-and-a-half qualifies, while pay above the federal requirement, such as contractual double-time, does not.
How do I claim the no-tax-on-overtime deduction?
You claim it as a deduction on your federal income tax return. Your employer reports qualified overtime on your W-2 or 1099, and the IRS is giving 2025 transition relief while it finalizes the exact reporting line.
When does the no tax on overtime start and end?
Tax years 2025 through 2028. It sunsets after 2028 unless Congress extends it.
Sourced to IRS FS-2026-01, OBBBA P.L. 119-21, the Tax Foundation, and CRS R41873. Verified 2026-06-22, pending CPA sign-off.