⏱️ Overtime Deduction
Nebraska conforms. Deduction applies at both federal and state (5.84%) levels.
💵 Tips Deduction
Nebraska conforms. Tips deduction applies at both federal and state (5.84%) levels.
No Tax on Overtime in Nebraska
Nebraska uses rolling conformity to the federal tax code, meaning it automatically adopts IRS changes including the OBBBA overtime deduction. Nebraska workers who qualify for the federal No Tax on Overtime deduction can also deduct their overtime premium from their Nebraska state taxable income. With a state income tax rate of 5.84%, this means additional state-level savings on top of your federal deduction.
The overtime premium deduction is worth up to $12,500 (single) or $25,000 (married filing jointly) at the federal level, plus an additional deduction against your Nebraska state taxable income at the 5.84% rate. A Nebraska worker in the 22% federal bracket who deducts $10,000 in overtime premiums saves approximately $2,200 federally plus $584 in Nebraska state taxes.
No Tax on Tips in Nebraska
Tipped workers in Nebraska receive the full benefit of the No Tax on Tips deduction at both the federal and state level. If your occupation appears on the IRS TTOC list and you received qualifying tips in 2025, your deduction reduces both your federal and Nebraska state taxable income.
To qualify for the tips deduction, your occupation must appear on the IRS TTOC list of 68 approved tipped occupations. Common qualifying jobs include servers, bartenders, hair stylists, barbers, nail technicians, rideshare drivers, hotel staff, and casino dealers. Check your occupation →
TurboTax has updated their 2025 software to handle all OBBBA deductions — overtime, tips, and state-specific calculations.
File with TurboTax →Nebraska OBBBA — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nebraska conform to the OBBBA No Tax on Overtime deduction?
Yes. Nebraska uses rolling conformity to the federal tax code and automatically adopts OBBBA changes. You receive the deduction at both the federal and Nebraska state level.
How do I calculate my No Tax on Overtime savings as a Nebraska resident?
Use the OBBACalc overtime calculator. Enter your income, filing status, select Nebraska, and enter your overtime wages. The calculator applies the correct IRS formula, the $12,500/$25,000 cap, the $150,000 phase-out, and shows your exact Nebraska-specific savings.
Can I claim both the overtime and tips deduction as a Nebraska worker?
Yes — if you qualify for both, you can stack them on the same return. The overtime deduction (max $12,500 single) and tips deduction (max $25,000) are calculated separately, each with their own phase-out at $150,000 MAGI. Both are claimed on Schedule 1-A of Form 1040.
When is the deadline to claim these deductions in Nebraska?
The federal filing deadline is April 15, 2026 for tax year 2025. Nebraska state returns are typically due the same date. File on time to claim your OBBBA deductions — extensions give more time to file but not more time to pay any taxes owed.