2025 vs. 2026 overtime tax reporting: which records should you use?
Separate the 2025 transition methods from 2026 W-2 code TT reporting, with a payroll example and a year-by-year records checklist.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide GUIDES & WORKED EXAMPLES
The overtime field notes
Make sense of your pay stub, your workweek and your tax estimate—with examples you can follow and sources you can check.
Missing or incorrect W-2 code TT: how to investigate an overtime mismatch
A focused checklist for omitted, understated, or overstated 2026 qualified overtime, including what to ask payroll and why a W-2c matters.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Does double time qualify for the overtime deduction? Follow the premium
Compare gross double-time wages, the paid premium, and the federal qualifying premium using clear hourly-pay examples.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Biweekly pay does not mean overtime starts after 80 hours
Compare 46/34 and 40/40 workweeks, separate paid leave from worked hours, and reconcile weekly overtime with a two-week paycheck.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide How a bonus can change your overtime regular rate
Work through an hourly wage plus a production bonus, see why the regular rate differs from base pay, and identify what to ask payroll.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Why overtime withholding is not your final overtime tax bill
Separate federal withholding, payroll taxes, and the overtime deduction, then use a simple refund example to understand what changes at filing.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Federal vs. state overtime: a California example of why the distinction matters
See how daily overtime can create state-law premium pay without weekly federal overtime, and why wage rules and tax rules need separate checks.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Overtime deduction phaseout: worked examples above the income threshold
Apply the deduction cap, complete-$1,000 income steps, and zero floor with examples for single and joint filers.
Updated 2026-09-29 · 5 min read
Read the guide Start with your question
Need a number first? Calculate weekly overtime pay, add hours from a timesheet, or estimate the federal overtime deduction. These guides explain situations where the details matter and where a simplified calculator needs additional context.