10/25/2026
🚨 Employers: Important IRS Update on Overtime Pay Reporting!
The IRS has updated its FAQs regarding the Qualified Overtime Pay Tax Deduction created in 2025, providing important new guidance for employers and payroll administrators.
✅ Only FLSA-required overtime premium pay qualifies for the deduction.
✅ Beginning with tax year 2026, qualified overtime pay must be reported separately on employees' Form W-2, Box 12, Code TT.
✅ Overtime wages remain subject to federal income tax withholding.
✅ Employers may need to update payroll systems and review employee classifications and overtime practices to ensure compliance with the new reporting requirements.
These changes could impact how your business tracks, calculates, and reports overtime compensation. Now is the time to prepare and avoid potential reporting issues.
📞 Need help understanding the new requirements? Call us at 850-851-6001, Our team is here to help you navigate the changes and keep your payroll processes compliant.