--- title: "No Tax on Tips Guide" description: "Complete guide to the No Tax on Tips deduction: $25,000 limit, tipped occupations, SSTB exclusion, MAGI phase-outs, and filing tips." canonical_url: "https://www.themoneypocket.com/articles/no-tax-on-tips-guide" last_updated: "2026-08-10T21:46:50.406Z" --- ## No Tax on Tips Guide Section 70201 creates a temporary federal income-tax deduction for qualified tips in tax years 2025–2028. Estimate savings with the [no tax on tips calculator](/tools/no-tax-on-tips-calculator). ## Caps and Phase-Outs Max $25,000. Phase-out begins at $150,000 MAGI (single/HoH) or $300,000 (joint). ## Occupations Only occupations identified as customarily and regularly tipped as of Dec. 31, 2024. See niche guides for [servers](/articles/server-tips-tax-deduction), [bartenders](/articles/bartender-tips-tax-deduction), [rideshare](/articles/rideshare-tips-tax-deduction), [delivery](/articles/delivery-tips-tax-deduction), [salon](/articles/salon-tips-tax-deduction), [hotel](/articles/hotel-tips-tax-deduction), and [casino](/articles/casino-tips-tax-deduction). ## Who Does Not Qualify SSTB employees and self-employed SSTB owners under Section 199A are excluded. ## Tips vs Overtime Read [tips vs overtime tax deduction](/articles/tips-vs-overtime-tax-deduction) and compare with the [overtime calculator](/tools/no-tax-overtime-calculator). ## Filing Notes Include SSN; file jointly if married as required; watch employer reporting and 2025 transition relief. ## Related - [WFTC explained](/articles/working-families-tax-cuts-explained) - [WFTC savings estimator](/tools/wftc-savings-estimator) - [Hub](/hub/working-families-tax-cuts) Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans. Educational estimates are not a substitute for a prepared return or professional advice. Coordinate tip, overtime, and vehicle deductions so each dollar of income or interest is counted once. If married, confirm whether joint filing is required to claim a given Working Families Tax Cuts deduction. Cross-link related calculators from your bookmarks so you can re-run scenarios when pay or loan balances change. Re-check MAGI near year-end if bonuses, RSUs, or side income could push you across a phase-out line. Update Form W-4 using the IRS withholding estimator after you know which new deductions you will claim. Save lender interest statements and VIN documentation alongside your return PDF. Temporary provisions expire after 2028 unless extended — do not assume permanence in multi-year cash plans.