Overallocated overhead costs occur when the overhead costs allocated are greater than the amount actually incurred.

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Overallocated overhead costs occur when the amount allocated for overhead costs is greater than the actual amount of overhead costs incurred. This can happen if the predetermined overhead rate used for allocation was set too high or if actual overhead costs were lower than anticipated.

Overallocated Overhead Costs Occur When the Overhead Costs Allocated Are