our company lists reg hrs and o/t hrs seperatly why is this program splitting it like reg pay is included?

smileyjoy — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:06:43 GMT

ex. reg hrs 1892 = $$$ O/T hrs 73 = $ to me the 73 hrs is just the overtime hrs and pay but turbo tax splits it again??

Re: our company lists reg hrs and o/t hrs seperatly why is this program splitting it like reg pay...

MindyB — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:19:03 GMT

If the overtime hours of 73 is for the entire amount of overtime, it does need to be split to only deduct the overtime premium (the "half" pay of time-and-a-half).

For example, say you worked 48 hours in one week at $30 an hour. If your paystub reported 48 regular hours at $30 an hour and 8 hours overtime "premium" at $15 per hour, no splitting is required. However, if the stub (and subsequently matching letter or W-2) reported 40 hours at $30 per hour plus 8 hours overtime at $45 per hour, you must split that between base pay and overtime premium.

If you received information on your W-2:

If, based on the example, you have determined that no splitting is needed and the amount is only the overtime premium, you may enter that after you have completed your W-2 entry.
Enter the information from your W-2 as reported. Continue through the interview, and eventually you will see a screen that says "Tell us about your overtime for this W-2." The interview will ask "Is the $xx in box 14 your overtime premium?" Here, answer "No, it's something else", and continue.
You will need to confirm that you are a non-exempt employee. Finally, you will be asked "Was all of your overtime ($xx) paid at a rate of time-and-a-half?" Here, select "No" and continue. On the next screen, enter the eligible overtime premium paid in 2025.

If you are using paystubs:

Complete entering the W-2, choose continue, then select that you have the uncommon situation of overtime.
On the screen "Let's see if your overtime qualifies as tax-free," either select "No help needed—I know what to enter."
The next screen will ask if you were or were not an exempt employee. Note that you must be non-exempt in order to be eligible for the overtime deduction.
Next, enter your deductible overtime premium only.

Here is an article you may find helpful: No Tax on Overtime Explained: Qualified Overtime Deduction Rules for 2025

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