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Old 06-29-2023, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
As I understand it, the amount in Box 8 of your W-2 is transferred to Form 4137, where you are supposed to add any other unreported tips, and pay FICA tax on the total. But, I think that most servers will not add any unreported tips to the Form 4137. So, the only unreported tips on Form 4137 would be the allocated tips in Box 8.
The unfairness of "pooling". Management involvement in what should be a private expression of appreciation between customer and server. And, the spaghetti snarl of tax regs. Another reason to pay servers a regular wage and drop the antiquated "tip" scam.