No tax on tips and overtime for 1099 workers
What self-employed workers should know about the 2025-2028 OBBBA deductions for qualified tips and overtime compensation.
Qualified tips for self-employed workers
The IRS OBBBA fact sheet says employees and self-employed individuals may be able to deduct qualified tips received in occupations the IRS lists as customarily and regularly tipped, for tax years 2025 through 2028.
For self-employed workers, the IRS says the deduction cannot exceed net income from the trade or business where the tips were earned. Tips still need to be reported on required forms or directly by the taxpayer.
Why overtime is usually different for 1099 income
The overtime deduction is built around qualified overtime compensation that exceeds the regular rate of pay and is required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. That usually points to employee compensation reported by employers, not ordinary 1099 business receipts.
A freelancer charging a rush fee, weekend premium, or higher hourly rate should not assume that extra amount is qualified overtime. The label and reporting rules matter.
Why the calculator does not model these deductions yet
This calculator does not yet subtract tip or overtime deductions from taxable income. The rules require occupation eligibility, reporting details, phaseouts, and sometimes trade-or-business limitations that are outside the current input set.
For now, use this page as planning context only. Keep tip records and payor statements, and verify eligibility with IRS instructions or a qualified tax professional before claiming the deduction.
The guide explains the rule. The calculator shows how it changes your next quarterly payment.
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