For those working in the service industry, tips are often a vital part of their income. Like most forms of income, tips are taxable. Therefore, it\u2019s also vital that people understand the tax obligations that come with tip income. Here’s some information to help taxpayers report tip income so they don\u2019t receive a surprise tax bill.
\nTaxpayers must include all tips they receive in their gross income. This includes:
\n\u2022 Tips directly from customers.
\n\u2022 Tips added using credit, debit or gift cards.
\n\u2022 Tips from a tip-splitting arrangement with other employees.
\nThe value of non-cash tips, such as tickets, passes or other items of value is also income and subject to tax.
\nThree things can help taxpayers to correctly report their tip income.
\n\u2022 Keep a daily tip record.
\n\u2022 Report tips to their employer.
\n\u2022 Report all tips on their income tax return.
\nUse the Interactive Tax Assistant
\nThis online tool provides answers to tax law questions. Taxpayers can use the Interactive Tax Assistant on IRS.gov to find out if their tip income is taxable.
\nWhat employers need to know
\nIf an employee receives $20 or more in any month, they must report their tips for that month to their employer by the 10th day of the next month. The employer must withhold federal income, Social Security and Medicare taxes on the reported tips.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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