College football fans get a little extra giddy when commentators announce, "free football" — otherwise known as overtime. But there's nothing simple about college football overtime rules. This is why, ...

"Individuals who receive qualified overtime compensation may deduct the pay that exceeds their regular rate of pay – such as the 'half' portion of 'time-and-a-half' compensation," the IRS said. The ...

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The IRS won’t require employers to separately report tips and overtime in 2025, which may be confusing for employees. New IRS guidance can help taxpayers figure the deductions. The IRS has released ...

Preparing a 2025 tax return is likely to take more time, as workers who received tips or overtime pay in 2025 figure out what qualifies for new tax breaks. IRS gives some very specific examples in ...