Overtime
$25–$5,000
Can You Write Off Overtime?
Short answer: Overtime — Wages for production workers.
Overtime may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your manufacturing / small factory business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
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Overtime
Typical range: $25–$5,000
Manufacturing / Small Factory
Other Expenses
Production Labor
Overtime — Wages for production workers.
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
Overtime may be deductible when purchased for ordinary and necessary use in your manufacturing / small factory business. Documentation of business purpose is usually required.
Write-off library
Production Labor
Wages for production workers.
Documentation to keep
- Receipts, invoices, or bank/credit card statements
- Written business purpose and date of expense
- Logs or apps tracking business use when mixed personal/business use applies
Tax references
Schedule C (Form 1040)
Form 4562
production labor
manufacturing
overtime