Are callouts considered overtime pay?

[sebastian-montoya001]

My job has callouts for after-hours, we get paid a flat rate, and due to us getting paid this callout rate, which is higher than overtime pay. We do not get paid any overtime, it's just listed as callouts on the pay stub. Can I put this in as overtime due to it being after hours?

[Vanessa A]

No.  The Overtime pay is considered the amount over your normal hourly pay that is for hours worked after 40 hours.  So if this pay is just for being "on call" then it would not be considered OT pay for the purpose of the No Tax on Overtime deduction.  The deduction is only for the "premium" for over 40 hours. 

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.