Should overtime wages be reported?

larryredder — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:24:28 GMT

Turbo Tax asked about overtime wages. I signed out to find them. When I signed back in, it did not ask again. What should I do?

Re: Should overtime wages be reported?

Vanessa A — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:10:49 GMT

Yes. You should add your overtime wages to take advantage of the Overtime exclusion . If you signed out, then you can select Income>>edit next to the W-2 you were working on.

If your W-2 has the amount in box 14, that is the only place you will need to add it. Then when you hit continue, you will be asked a few questions to see if you qualify for the OT exclusion and to make sure that the right amount is being excluded.

If it does not have your OT in box 14, then hit continue and the screen after the W-2 will ask if any of these uncommon situations apply. Put a checkmark in the box for Overtime. You will then be asked a few questions to see if you qualify and be given the chance to add your OT. You can either have TurboTax calculate the amount or you can select that you know the amount.

To qualify the following must apply:

You must be a non-exempt employee eligible for Overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act
The Overtime must be on hours worked OVER 40 hours. (if you live in a state where OT pay is required after 8 hours, this does not apply)
Overtime must be paid at more than your regular hourly rate.
Your filing status cannot be Married Filing Separately
Your income must be less than $150,000 if you are single or $300,000 if Married Filing Jointly.

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Should overtime wages be reported?

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