If you’ve recently encountered an iPad full of tipping inquiries at checkout, you’re not alone. Digital tipping at coffee shops, restaurants, retailers, and other establishments is more common than ever — and the IRS is aware of it, too.
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new guidance for reporting tips on annual tax documents, according to Forbes. The changes, published in early February, outline new ways for employers to report and withhold total tips left to employees in consumer-facing jobs.