Overtime reporting for tax purposes
The Working Families Tax Cut Act will affect employees who were paid overtime in 2025. Employees who received qualified overtime compensation in 2025 may be able to deduct the pay that exceeds their regular rate of pay (such as the “half” portion of “time-and-a-half” compensation). For 2025, employees have received an email indicating the amount of their overtime pay that may be deductible for 2025. The email has been sent with the subject line “2025 – Overtime Earnings.” This amount will not be displayed on W-2 tax forms this year. If you have questions, please send an email to GetHelpUW@support.wisconsin.edu.