Tax on Tips & Overtime
Deduction for Tip Income
Effective Date: Applies to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024, and before Jan. 1, 2029.
- Creates deduction of up to $25,000 for qualified tips for individuals in traditionally and customarily tipped industries. Expires December 31, 2028.
- Excludes highly compensated employees by phasing out deduction for joint filers with AGI over $300,000 ($150,000 for others).
- Extends FICA tax tip credit to tips received in connection with food service and beauty and barber services. Does not require a spouse’s Social Security number.
- Deduction available to both itemizers and non-itemizers.
Deduction on Overtime Pay
Effective Date: Applies to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31. 2024, and before Jan. 1, 2029.
- Creates deduction for qualified overtime compensation (not including qualified tips), excluding highly compensated employees, for taxable years 2025 through 2028.
- Limits deduction to $12,500 of qualified overtime income ($25,000 for joint returns).
- Deduction available to itemizers and non-itemizers.