IRS Releases Interim Guidance on “No Tax On Tips”
IRS Releases Interim Guidance on “No Tax On Tips”
The IRS issued FS-2025-03 interim guidance for businesses to start implementing the “no tax on tips” provisions enacted in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act signed into law on July 4, 2025. This tax provision created a new deduction for “qualified tips” up to $25,000. A “qualified tip” must be paid voluntarily and without any consequences in the case of nonpayment (excluding mandatory or auto-gratuities).
The deduction applies retroactively as well, to January 1, 2025. For 2025 reporting, employers will be allowed to use a reasonable estimation method to determine the amount of qualified tips, with further guidance expected in the coming months on how to calculate and report on existing 2025 forms. 2026 tax forms have been proposed, including reporting boxes to account for the new “no tax on tips” provisions.
Notably, the deduction does not apply to all tips. The proposed regulations list qualifying occupations falling into eight (8) categories: beverage and food service, entertainment and events, hospitality and guest services, home services, personal services, personal appearance and wellness, recreation and instruction, and transportation and delivery.
Certain industries are specifically excluded, including health, law, accounting, performing arts, athletics, or financial services.
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