No Tax on Overtime Deduction: How Much Can You Claim?
How much of my overtime pay is actually tax-free? Less than most workers think. The new no tax on overtime deduction is capped at $12,500 (single) or $25,000 (joint), phases out above $150,000 MAGI, and applies only to the FLSA overtime premium — not the entire overtime paycheck. On August 6, 2026 the IRS released…

