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Overtime
Does my overtime qualify?FLSA overtime, state overtime, double time, holidays and exempt jobs.Read guideHow much will I save on overtime?Five worked examples from $228 to $1,901.Read guideW-2 box 12, code TTThe number your 2026 overtime deduction depends on.Read guideWhen does it start?The full timeline from 2025 to 2028.Read guideOvertime for nursesRNs, LPNs, 8/80 schedules and shift differentials.Read guideOvertime for truck driversThe Motor Carrier Act exemption and who still qualifies.Read guide
Tips
Who qualifies for no tax on tips?The Treasury list of tipped occupations and the other rules.Read guideHow much will I save on tips?Six worked examples, including the $25,000 cap and the phase-out.Read guideHow to claim itStep by step from your W-2 to Schedule 1-A.Read guideSelf-employed and 1099 workersThe net-profit limit and self-employment tax.Read guideDoorDash, Uber and Instacart driversHow app tips work, with examples.Read guideHairstylists and barbersEmployees, commission and booth renters.Read guideService charge or tip?Why automatic gratuities don't count.Read guide
Car loans and seniors
Which cars qualify?New vehicles, U.S. final assembly, VIN checks, add-ons and refinancing.Read guideCar loan savings examplesFirst-year interest and the phase-out that rounds against you.Read guideSeniors and Social SecurityWhy the $6,000 deduction isn't “no tax on Social Security”.Read guide
Filing and paychecks
Schedule 1-A explainedThe new IRS form, part by part.Read guide2026 tax bracketsEvery bracket and standard deduction for 2026 and 2025.Read guideForm W-4 for 2026Get the new deductions in every paycheck.Read guideMarried filing separatelyWhich deductions you lose and what it can cost.Read guideBigger refund in 2027?Three worked examples.Read guideEITC, ACA and MedicaidWhy the new deductions don't change them.Read guide
Calculators
No tax on overtimeDeduct the half-time premium, up to $12,500 or $25,000 joint.Open calculatorNo tax on tipsDeduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips.Open calculatorCar loan interestDeduct up to $10,000 of interest on a new U.S.-assembled car.Open calculatorSenior deductionAn extra $6,000 per person age 65 or older.Open calculatorAll four togetherSee your total Schedule 1-A savings in one place.Open calculator