Reporting Tips

Summary of Policy

All employees who receive tips from customers must report the amount for each pay period.

Affected Parties

All Groups

Policy Statement

Employees who work in positions where they receive tips directly  from customers must report the amount of tips received each pay period. Dartmouth is responsible for withholding income taxes and FICA taxes on reported tips as well as paying the employer portion of FICA and FUTA taxes on those earnings. In some cases, employees are allowed to voluntarily pool their tips. In cases where employees are allowed to voluntarily pool their tips, Dartmouth will process the withholdings and FICA and FUTA contributions based on the arrangement. 

 

Definitions or Regulations:

Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Chapter I, Subchapter C, Part 31.3401(d)-1 Tips (26 CFR 31.3401(f)-1)

Policy ID

032-0070

Effective Date

December 1, 2025

Division

Campus Operations

Office of Primary Responsibility

Office of Human Resources (HR)