Guides
Practical questions first. Each guide cites official sources and marks what we could not confirm. Last verified October 17, 2026.
W-2 Box 12 Codes TT and TP and Box 14b: What They Mean
Codes TT, TP and box 14b.
W-2 Doesn't Show Tips or Overtime Separately: What to Do
Use Notice 2025-69 and your pay records.
Is Your Job on the IRS Tipped Occupation List?
Check the IRS list; do not guess.
What Counts as Qualified Tips? Service Charges, Pooling
Voluntary tips count; service charges do not.
What Counts as Qualified Overtime? Only the 'Half' Portion
Only the premium part counts.
No Tax on Tips and Overtime: Phase-Out Explained
Separate $150,000 / $300,000 thresholds.
Missed No Tax on Tips or Overtime in 2025? Amend
Filed 2025 without the deduction.
When Will Your 2026 W-2 Arrive? The February 1, 2027 Date
Employers furnish W-2s by Feb 1, 2027.
Report Cash Tips to Your Employer by the 10th: $20 Rule
$20 a month, report by the 10th.
No Tax on Tips and Overtime: Years 2025 to 2028
Effective for 2025 through 2028.
Tips and Overtime Deduction: 2026 Return and Extension
2026 return expected due April 15, 2027.
Schedule 1-A Walk-Through: Tips and Overtime Line by Line
Parts I to III line by line.