Low Voltage Tech Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
For security, AV, and network cable techs on night cutovers.
The short answer: At the numbers below, the deduction is $2,990, worth $359 at 12% ($14 per paycheck).
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$2,990
✅ 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.
Cutover Weekends
Security and AV systems cut over on weekends to avoid business disruption — those hours past 40 run at premium.
- • Night/weekend cutover hours past 40/week at 1.5× → deductible
- • Service-call surcharges to the customer → irrelevant to your wages
- • Mileage reimbursement → excluded
Worked Example
Single low-voltage tech, $26/hour, 230 OT hours.
- • Premium $13 × 230 → $2,990; $359 at 12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do low voltage techs qualify for the OBBBA overtime deduction?
Yes — W-2 hourly techs qualify for the premium-half deduction on OT past 40/week.
I'm a 1099 AV subcontractor. Same deal?
No. The deduction is W-2 only; 1099 subcontractors are not eligible for the OT or tips 1-A deductions.