Overtime Tax Break (Code TT)
Qualified overtime premium pay may reduce taxable income, lowering federal income tax, but it does not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
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Qualified overtime premium pay may reduce taxable income, lowering federal income tax, but it does not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Qualified tip income can now be deducted, giving millions of service workers real relief.
The OBBBA lifted the SALT cap from $10,000 to $40,400 — the same whether you file single or jointly (married filing separately is half) — the biggest change since TCJA.
The Child Tax Credit increased to $2,200 per child under 17 in 2026, up from $2,000.
Business owners can deduct 100% of qualifying equipment and property in the year of purchase.
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Get my custom tax roadmap →In 2026, HSA limits are $4,400 (self-only) or $8,750 (family). At a 22% marginal rate, contributing the maximum saves you up to $1,925 in federal income tax — and withdrawals for medical expenses are 100% tax-free.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a new deduction for qualified overtime premium pay — $12,500 for single filers and $25,000 for married couples. Qualified overtime premium pay may reduce taxable income, lowering federal income tax, but it does not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
The OBBBA raised the SALT cap to $40,400 for 2026 — and it's the same whether you file single or jointly (married filing separately is half, $20,200), up from the longstanding $10,000. A phase-down begins once income tops $500,000, and the cap reverts after 2029 unless extended.
Yes. Section 199A allows most self-employed individuals to deduct up to 20% of qualified business income from their taxable income. W-2 employees are not eligible. Our W-2 vs 1099 calculator shows the full after-tax difference.
The 2026 401k employee contribution limit is $24,500 (up from $23,500). Workers aged 50–59 and 64+ get a $8,000 catch-up, and workers aged 60–63 qualify for a $11,250 SECURE 2.0 super catch-up — for a total of $35,750.
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