Tips

Quick facts

TIPS appears in the Pay Type section of most paystubs. Reported tips included in taxable wages. Social Security and Medicare taxes apply to tip income. For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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