The Big Beautiful Breakdown: No Tax on Overtime? What That Really Means

11/07/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Big Beautiful Breakdown, Chris Wittich is joined by Barb Sawdy to demystify the new “no tax on overtime” provision included in the latest tax bill.They break down how this new deduction is expected to function, including the $12,500 cap, income phaseouts, and the mechanics of tracking overtime pay. The big question: how will this actually show up on your W-2, and will payroll providers be ready in time?This is a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how policy becomes real for employers, employees, and tax preparers alike.

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