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overtime

[oh-ver-tahym, oh-ver-tahym] / ˈoʊ vərˌtaɪm, ˌoʊ vərˈtaɪm /
ADJECTIVE
additional
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This includes claims from shady tax preparers guaranteeing eligibility for the new tax breaks for tips and overtime pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

There are new tax breaks for people who make tips and overtime pay — but workers might have to do some heavy lifting to determine what amounts are tax deductible.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

McDonnell and other police officials have said staffing shortages are limiting the department’s ability to respond quickly to low-level crimes, leading to high officer burnout rates, and driving up overtime expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The new tax deduction for overtime pay is working overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But sometimes, on weekends, they asked me to do overtime.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo



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