Overtime for police officers
Up to $12,500
Can You Write Off Overtime for Police Officers?
Short answer: Yes: FLSA-required overtime premiums for police and firefighters qualify for the 2025-2028 overtime deduction.
Departments using the 7(k) work period count overtime differently; check your W-2.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
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Overtime for police officers
Typical range: Up to $12,500
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Write-Offs by Job
Yes: FLSA-required overtime premiums for police and firefighters qualify for the 2025-2028 overtime deduction.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
Business justification
Yes: FLSA-required overtime premiums for police and firefighters qualify for the 2025-2028 overtime deduction. Departments using the 7(k) work period count overtime differently; check your W-2.
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