July 20, 2025 at 7:15 pm
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Tips still need to be reported. There is a deduction that can be taken when filing taxes but they are not tax free outright. In my experience, there is always an option to enter a ‘custom’ amount. No one is required to leave a specific amount except in certain cases where tip is added by the establishment, for a large group, etc. Starbucks has the tip options and the option of no tip. Who cares who is watching, I’m not tipping someone who stands in one place and is simply doing their job. Tips are for above and beyond what is expected. And, it shouldn’t be an excuse by employers for not paying a living wage.