IRS finalizes OBBBA tip deduction occupations
Key Questions
What occupations qualify for OBBBA tip deductions?
Final list covers 70+ occupations like bartenders, gas attendants, floral designers, and visual artists. Voluntary cash/credit/digital tips qualify, excluding fixed charges.
Who can claim the no-tax-on-tips deduction?
Tipped workers, gig/self-employed report via net income, W-2/1099; up to $10k-25k deductions. Refunds now issuing timely post-tax.
Does Idaho conform to OBBBA tip rules?
ID HB559 conforms, enabling state-level tip deductions matching federal. File to access benefits.
Final list 70+ occs (bartenders-gas att/floral designers/visual artists etc) for $10k-25k tip deds; qual voluntary cash/credit/digital tips (no fixed charges), gig/self-emp to net inc/W-2/1099; refunds issuing. Timely for tipped/gig post-tax; ID HB559 conform.
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Updated Apr 11, 2026