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No Tax on Overtime: Payroll Compliance With Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow, Tax Accountant

Course Code: NTOPC


This course provides tax and accounting professionals with a comprehensive overview of overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Participants will explore the statutory definition of overtime, exemptions, and the calculation of the “regular rate of pay.” Through practical examples and compliance-focused scenarios, learners will gain the skills to identify risks, properly compute overtime pay, and advise clients or employers on best practices. The course emphasizes regulatory compliance, accurate application of rules, and strategies to avoid common pitfalls in wage and hour audits.

CPE Hours 2
Level Intermediate
Field of Study Taxes
Prerequisite None
Designed For CPAs, EAs, attorneys

At the end of this course, you will be able to:


  • Define overtime requirements under the FLSA, including the 40-hour workweek threshold.
  • Identify categories of employees exempt from overtime provisions.
  • Calculate the regular rate of pay, incorporating nondiscretionary bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.
  • Apply overtime rules to practical scenarios involving hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees.
  • Evaluate compliance risks and recommend corrective measures to mitigate exposure during wage and hour audits.

Topics covered:


  • Overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, exemptions, calculation of the regular rate of pay, compliance strategies, wage and hour risk management, and best practices for advising clients or employers.

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