Ohio Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
Hourly workers in Ohio.
The short answer: Run the pre-loaded scenario below: deduction $2,760, roughly $331 back in federal income tax at a 12% rate — $13 per biweekly paycheck. The math updates as you edit.
Regular rate (not OT rate)
Hours worked beyond 40/week
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Overtime Premium Deduction
$2,760
✅ 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.
Ohio Schedules and the 40-Hour Line
Ohio follows the FLSA template — 40-hour week, 1.5× premium, factory schedules.
- • Ohio OT: 1.5× after 40 hours/week for non-exempt employees
- • Manufacturing corridors (Cleveland-Canton-Dayton-Cincinnati) and Honda/Jeep supply chains drive OT
- • No daily-OT rule — week-based only
Worked Example
A single Ohio factory worker at $23/hour with 240 OT hours — the exact numbers are editable.
- • Premium portion: $23 ÷ 2 = $11.50/hour on OT hours
- • Deduction: $2,760 (watch the cap and MAGI phase-out as you raise the inputs)
- • Federal income tax savings: $331 at the 12% marginal rate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ohio have daily overtime?
No — Ohio follows the 40-hour weekly threshold like the FLSA.
Ohio school/municipal employees — same?
Yes, public-sector W-2 OT premium counts the same way.
Is the deduction on top of the standard deduction?
Yes. The overtime premium deduction is an above-the-line style deduction under the OBBBA rules for 2025-2028; it is not an either/or choice against your standard deduction.