Tip Insights

Find out exactly how much waiters make per hour — with and without tips — plus state-by-state breakdowns and how to earn more. Data sourced from BLS.

The “no tax on tips” law is now in effect. Learn what it means for servers and bartenders, who qualifies, and how to maximize your deduction.

Learn exactly how to report tips on taxes — including the new 2025 No Tax on Tips deduction. Step-by-step guide for servers, bartenders, and tipped workers.

Can employers take your tips? Under federal law, the answer is no — but there are exceptions. Here’s what every server and bartender needs to know.

Want to be a better server and boost your tips? These 10 practical skills separate average servers from exceptional ones — starting with your very first table.

Servers and bartenders, here’s how to decline customer requests — from menu substitutions to cutting someone off — without blowing your tips or your cool.

Find out how much bartenders really make in tips per night, per year, and by venue. Real data from BLS, plus how to track and maximize your tip income.