Missouri Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
Hourly workers in Missouri.
The short answer: At the scenario numbers pre-loaded below, the OBBBA deduction is $2,415, worth about $290 in federal income tax at a 12% marginal rate ($11 per biweekly paycheck). Change any input and every figure updates live.
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$2,415
✅ 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.
When Missouri Hours Go Past 40
Missouri follows the FLSA — logistics and defense manufacturing drive the hours.
- • MO OT: 1.5× after 40 hours/week, no state additions
- • KC-area auto (GM Fairfax), defense plants, and I-70 logistics drive OT
- • No daily-OT rule
Worked Example
A single Missouri plant worker at $21/hour with 230 OT hours — the exact numbers are editable.
- • Premium portion: $21 ÷ 2 = $10.50/hour on OT hours
- • Deduction: $2,415 (watch the cap and MAGI phase-out as you raise the inputs)
- • Federal income tax savings: $290 at the 12% marginal rate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Missouri add anything to federal OT rules?
No — the FLSA 40-hour rule is the standard.
State tax on overtime?
Missouri taxes overtime as wages; the OBBBA deduction is federal-only relief.
Does the overtime deduction change my withholding during the year?
You can adjust your W-4 so the savings show up in each paycheck instead of waiting for a refund — the withholding adjuster on this site walks through it.