How much qualified tip income can I deduct?
Estimate the Schedule 1-A no-tax-on-tips deduction for 2025, 2026, or 2027 planning. Enter qualified reported tips, Schedule 1-A MAGI, filing status, and eligibility checks to estimate the deduction after the IRS cap and income phaseout.
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Quick answer
Qualified tip income can be deductible up to $25,000 per return before a MAGI phaseout, but only if the tips are reported and the occupation qualifies under IRS rules.
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Good fit when
- Tipped employees
- Self-employed tipped workers
- Schedule 1-A planning
Have ready
- Filing status
- Schedule 1-A MAGI
- Qualified employee and self-employed tips
Result you get
Estimated qualified tips deduction after the IRS cap and income phaseout.
How this calculation works
- Combines employee and self-employed qualified tips entered by the user.
- Caps the deduction at $25,000 before phaseout.
- Uses the $150,000 MAGI threshold, or $300,000 for joint filers.
- Reduces the deduction by $100 for each full $1,000 of MAGI over the threshold.
Common mistakes and caveats
- Tips must be from an IRS-listed tipped occupation and reported on an eligible form or Form 4137.
- Self-employed tips cannot exceed net income from the tipped trade or business.
- Married taxpayers must file jointly to claim this deduction.
Last updated & sources
Last updated June 22, 2026.
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