Kansas Overtime Tax Calculator (2025)

Estimate your federal overtime premium deduction (and possible tax impact) under the 2025 proposal, with Kansas-specific context and official sources.

Filing status
This affects caps and income phase-out thresholds.
Advanced: income phase-out
If blank, MAGI is estimated from the entered pay and overtime scenario.
Annual Overtime Deduction (Estimate)
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* Federal estimate only. State tax impact is not included.
Deductible overtime premium (est.):
Not deductible overtime premium (est.):
Estimates are informational only and do not constitute tax advice. The displayed amount is an estimated deduction amount; tax saved depends on your marginal rate and other factors. Actual outcomes depend on eligibility and complete household income.

Kansas context:

This calculator estimates a potential federal overtime-related savings scenario under the 2025 proposal. State and local tax outcomes depend on Kansas rules and your full household picture, so use the official sources below to validate what applies to you.

Model assumptions used in this calculator
  • Overtime “premium” is modeled as 0.5× your hourly rate per overtime hour (the time-and-a-half premium portion).
  • Annual cap: 2,500 (single) / $25,000 (married filing jointly).
  • Phase-out starts at MAGI 50,000 (single) / $300,000 (MFJ), reducing the deductible amount by 00 per ,000 over the threshold.
  • If MAGI is blank, it’s estimated from your weekly pay and overtime scenario.

How to Use This Estimate for Planning

Overtime can materially change take-home pay in Kansas, especially for aviation manufacturing, agriculture services, and logistics. This tool focuses on the federal side of the proposal: it models a capped overtime “premium” amount and then applies an income phase-out based on filing status and estimated household income (MAGI). The output is an estimate meant to help you compare scenarios (for example: “What if I work 6 more OT hours per week?”), not a guarantee of your final tax filing result.

If you leave MAGI blank, the calculator estimates it from the entered weekly pay and overtime scenario. If you know your approximate household income, entering MAGI can reduce surprises because phase-out behavior is driven by that number. Either way, remember that real returns can differ based on deductions, credits, and how a final law is written and implemented.

What to confirm (and where)

A practical workflow is: (1) model a few overtime scenarios here, (2) check official guidance, and (3) only then adjust withholding if you’re confident the change is appropriate. If you want to share your scenario with a spouse or coworker, use the Share/Copy buttons to include the exact inputs in the link.

What to double-check in Kansas

Use this page as a federal baseline, then verify what Kansas does with federal definitions and withholding. The state-side details are what determine your final take-home pay.

More context: Guide: State conformity & withholding.

Kansas FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about the federal overtime deduction estimate for Kansas.
Does this estimate include Kansas state income tax rules?
No. This tool estimates a federal deduction related to overtime premium pay. State rules can differ. For Kansas-specific guidance, review the Kansas tax agency website.
Where can I verify official information for Kansas?
Use IRS resources for federal withholding and forms, and the Kansas tax agency for state filing guidance and updates.
Will Kansas automatically follow federal changes?
Not always. Some states conform to federal rules, while others decouple or adopt changes differently. Check official updates from the Kansas tax agency.
Should I adjust withholding if I use this estimate in Kansas?
Possibly. If your overtime or income changes, re-check federal withholding using IRS tools and review Kansas guidance so your paycheck withholding and filing assumptions stay consistent.

Before you rely on this estimate, check whether Kansas conforms to federal deductions and how your payroll defines overtime earnings. If needed, validate withholding using IRS resources and review guidance from the Kansas tax agency.

State-specific scenario for Kansas

Scenario: you moved into or out of the state during the year and may be a part‑year resident. In that case, your total withholding depends on combined wages, not just one job’s overtime. For official guidance, compare your inputs against the IRS Withholding Estimator and your official Kansas tax agency.

How to use this estimate in Kansas

Three common use cases to help you decide what to check next (federal estimate only; state rules can differ).

Use case 1: paycheck withholding sanity‑check

When you expect sustained overtime, validate the paycheck impact by running the IRS Withholding Estimator. Then cross‑check assumptions in Methodology.

Use case 2: moved, part‑year, or multi‑state work

If you moved, work across state lines, or file part‑year, confirm residency and withholding guidance before relying on a federal-only estimate. Start with the official Kansas guidance, then use our state checklist. See how we use sources.

Use case 3: planning & documentation

Use this as a quick “what-if,” then document the assumptions you used (weekly pay, overtime hours, and whether MAGI was entered). Our methodology section and disclaimer explain the limits of the estimate.

Mini how-to by work situation in Kansas

A federal-only estimate can still help planning. In Kansas, state withholding and filing rules can differ from federal rules, especially around residency or part‑year work. Confirm details on the official state guidance page. Use official tools like the IRS Withholding Estimator, review Form W‑4, and check official Kansas tax guidance.

Hourly / shift workers

When your schedule changes (extra shifts, weekend coverage), re-check your federal withholding using the IRS estimator and confirm your W‑4 still matches your current pay mix. Save two recent pay stubs so you can spot whether withholding moved in the direction you expected. Kansas may apply state-specific withholding and residency rules, so confirm local guidance before making changes. Official links: IRS estimator, Form W‑4, Kansas tax guidance.

Salaried with overtime

If you’re salaried but occasionally earn overtime or bonuses, treat this estimate as a planning signal and validate your withholding using the IRS tool. If the estimate suggests a meaningful change, consider updating your W‑4 and ask payroll how overtime is coded on your pay statement. State withholding rules in Kansas can differ from federal expectations—double‑check residency/part‑year guidance on the official site. Official links: IRS estimator, Form W‑4, Kansas tax guidance.

Multiple jobs or job change

If you have more than one job (or you changed jobs mid‑year), withholding can get out of sync quickly. Run the IRS estimator with combined income, then check whether each employer’s withholding settings are consistent with the estimator’s guidance. Kansas may apply state-specific withholding and residency rules, so confirm local guidance before making changes. Official links: IRS estimator, Form W‑4, Kansas tax guidance.

Official state tax pointers

Use official pages to confirm residency rules, part-year situations, and paycheck withholding.

Before you rely on the estimate

Two quick checks reduce surprises: confirm annual income assumptions and validate withholding using official tools.

Official sources