My end-of-year pay stub clearly lists the total year-to-date (YTD) overtime hours and the corresponding dollar amount as a separate line item. The overtime pay I mentioned in my initial question, which is $13,605, refers to the total amount of overtime I received in 2025. This amount is distinct from my regular hourly base pay. Given this information, can I deduct the full $13,605, or will the deduction be based on the difference between my overtime rate and my regular pay rate?
Additionally, on my W-2, Box 1, it is factoring the overtime in with the regular base wages I received. Does that change anything in terms of claiming the full $13,605 or needing to calculate the difference?
@KrisD15
