Overtime codes in box 14

[deepfar]

I have two values in my Line 14. One is for QOC EST and the other is EX OT. Should I add these two numbers? I'm not sure what they mean. When I research this I can't find any info.

Thanks,

[MindyB]

It depends on what your employer is trying to indicate.  There is no standard label for overtime yet.  

Are you an exempt or non-exempt employee when it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?  

• It sounds like EX OT is the overtime that is exempt.  QOC EST sounds like your employer's "estimate" of qualified overtime
• I would advise checking your last paystub of 2025. If you can reconcile the EX OT to your paystub, enter that amount and continue though the interview to deduct it.

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