What is the No Tax on Overtime Provision?
The No Tax on Overtime provision, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, represents one of the most significant changes to overtime taxation in decades. This temporary measure allows eligible workers to deduct federal income taxes on the premium portion of their overtime pay for tax years 2025-2028.
🎯 Key Features
- • Effective Period: Tax years 2025-2028 only
- • Maximum Deduction: $12,500 (single) or $25,000 (married filing jointly)
- • Income Limits: Phase-out begins at $150K (single) or $300K (married)
- • Premium Only: Only the 0.5x premium portion is deductible
Understanding Overtime Premium vs. Total Pay
This distinction is crucial for accurate calculations. Many workers mistakenly believe their entire overtime pay is deductible, but the law specifically targets only the premium portion.
📊 Example Calculation
If you earn $20/hour regular pay:
- • Regular overtime rate: $30/hour (1.5x)
- • Premium portion: $10/hour (0.5x)
- • Only the $10/hour premium is deductible
Annual Premium Example:
$10 × 10 hrs/week × 50 weeks = $5,000 deductible
Who Qualifies for the Deduction?
👤 Single Filers
Full deduction: MAGI up to $150,000
Phase-out: $150,001 - $200,000
No deduction: MAGI above $200,000
👫 Married Filing Jointly
Full deduction: MAGI up to $300,000
Phase-out: $300,001 - $350,000
No deduction: MAGI above $350,000
Real-World Examples
🏥 Healthcare Worker Example
Background:
- • Regular rate: $28/hour
- • Weekly overtime: 12 hours
- • Weeks worked: 50
- • MAGI: $85,000
Tax Savings:
- • Premium: $28 × 0.5 × 12 × 50 = $8,400
- • Marginal rate: 22%
- • Annual savings: $1,848
🏭 Manufacturing Supervisor Example
Background:
- • Regular rate: $35/hour
- • Weekly overtime: 10 hours
- • Weeks worked: 52
- • Combined MAGI: $185,000 (married)
Tax Savings:
- • Premium: $35 × 0.5 × 10 × 52 = $9,100
- • Marginal rate: 24%
- • Annual savings: $2,184
Strategic Planning Tips
💡 Maximize Your Benefit
- • Track Hours Carefully: Maintain detailed overtime records
- • Consider Timing: Plan overtime work within income limits
- • Plan Other Income: Consider impact of bonuses on MAGI
- • Coordinate with Spouse: Optimize combined income strategy
📋 Essential Records
- • Pay stubs with overtime hours and rates
- • W-2 forms with overtime pay details
- • Time tracking records
- • Employment contracts specifying rates
Common Misconceptions
❌ "All Overtime Pay is Deductible"
Reality: Only the premium portion (0.5x regular rate) is deductible, not the entire 1.5x overtime payment.
❌ "It Reduces All Taxes"
Reality: The deduction only affects federal income tax, not Social Security, Medicare, or state taxes.
❌ "It's Permanent"
Reality: The provision only applies to tax years 2025-2028 unless extended by Congress.
Economic Impact and Considerations
📈 Key Statistics
• Projected Cost: $124 billion through 2028 (Congressional Budget Office)
• Average Savings: $1,400-$1,750 for typical overtime workers (White House estimate)
• Temporary Nature: Policy expires after 2028 unless extended
• Federal Only: State tax treatment varies by state
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🏛️ White House Official Information
Official details about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and overtime tax provisions
Visit whitehouse.gov →📰 Bankrate Expert Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of overtime and tips tax changes
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Official tax guidance and forms from the Internal Revenue Service
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