For Employees

For Employees:

Keep More of Your Tips—The Smart, Tax-Wise Way

• Advantages:

  • Receive tips instantly and securely—no cash or app needed.

  • Maximize your take-home pay with potential tax-free tip benefits (up to $25,000/year for qualifying roles).

  • Track every tip you receive—see your earnings in real time.

  • Simple sign-up and fast verification process.

  • Payments go directly to your bank account through Stripe.

• What You Need to Do:

  • Sign up and verify your account—takes just minutes.  You will receive a unique QR code.

  • Share your QR code with customers (digitally or you can make business cards or a printed sign).

  • Report your tips to your employer through KeepTips—only reported tips included on your W-2 are eligible for the tax exemption.

  • Stay informed: Social Security, Medicare, and some state/local taxes may still apply, but federal income tax can be exempted for qualifying tips.

Why Choose KeepTips?

• No app to download, no cash needed, and no tax headaches.

• Fully compliant with IRS and federal guidelines.

• Designed for service workers, and independents to keep more of their hard-earned money.

Ready to get started? Sign up today and start receiving digital tips the smart way!