Boilermaker Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
For boilermakers traveling the shutdown circuit at 7×12s.
The short answer: At the scenario below, the OBBBA deduction is $9,900 — $1,188 back at 12% ($46 per biweekly paycheck).
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$9,900
✅ You qualify for the full deduction
⚠️ This calculator provides estimates for informational and educational purposes only. It is not tax advice. Results are based on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and IRS Schedule 1-A. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation.
The 7×12 Circuit
Shutdown boilermakers routinely log 84-hour weeks for two-month outages. That's premium dollars on nearly half the gross.
- • All hours past 40/week at 1.5×+ → premium deductible
- • 550 OT hours at $36 base = $9,900 premium — near the single cap; MFJ has $25,000 room
- • Heavy OT year + high MAGI: check the phase-out
Worked Example
MFJ boilermaker, $36/hour, 550 OT hours.
- • Premium $18 × 550 → $9,900; savings $1,188 at 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do traveling boilermakers qualify for the OBBBA OT deduction?
Yes — W-2 per-diem travel hands qualify. OT premium beyond 40 hrs/week is deductible regardless of which state the job site is in.
Does a huge OT year hurt me via phase-out?
It can. The deduction phases out as MAGI rises ($100k single / $200k MFJ floors). Model your real year-end MAGI in the calculator.