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Employees who receive tips use this publication to correctly report their tip income. This publication explains how to:
- Keep a daily tip record.
- Report tips to your employer.
- Report all your tips on your income tax return.
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Recent developments
Publication 531 has not been revised for tax year 2025 -- 27-MAR-2026