Wisconsin Overtime Tax Deduction Calculator
Hourly workers in Wisconsin.
The short answer: Pre-loaded with a typical Wisconsin year, this calculator shows a $2,760 deduction worth $331 at a 12% marginal rate — $13 per paycheck if you're paid biweekly.
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.
How Wisconsin Overtime Stacks Up
Wisconsin follows the FLSA — food processing and manufacturing make OT routine.
- • WI OT: 1.5× after 40 hours/week (FLSA-aligned)
- • Meatpacking, dairy processing, and paper mills run rotating 24/7 schedules
- • Some agricultural processing has quirky coverage — your pay stub's 1.5× lines are the truth
Worked Example
A single WI food-plant 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 Wisconsin have daily overtime?
No — the 40-hour weekly rule governs.
Meatpacking schedules — standard?
Yes where OT is paid past 40/week; run the premium lines.
Do I need to itemize to claim it?
No. You claim the qualified overtime premium deduction on your return regardless of whether you take the standard deduction.