Drywall Finisher Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
For tapers and finishers on level-5 deadline weeks.
The short answer: At the numbers below, the deduction is $3,510 — $421 back at 12% ($16 per paycheck).
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$3,510
✅ 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.
Punch and Texture Pushes
Final texture and punch deadlines compress finisher schedules into 6-day weeks.
- • Finish hours past 40/week at 1.5× → deductible premium
- • Texture-crew night shifts past 40 → same
- • Piece-per-board crews: no premium, no deduction
Worked Example
MFJ finisher, $27/hour, 260 OT hours.
- • Premium $13.50 × 260 → $3,510; $421 at 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do drywall finishers qualify for the OBBBA overtime deduction?
Yes — hourly W-2 finishers qualify for the premium-half deduction on OT past 40/week.
I'm paid per board. Can I deduct anything?
Not under this deduction — piece-rate pay has no OT premium unless your employer converts it, and only then does the premium-half deduction apply.