OBBBA Basics

Tip Pooling Under OBBBA: Rules Restaurants Need to Follow

By TipFort Team, Compliance ExpertsJanuary 15, 20266 min read

What Is Tip Pooling?

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OBBBA Rules for Pooled Tips

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Who Can Participate in Tip Pools

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Reporting Pooled Tips on W-2s

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Common Tip Pooling Mistakes

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Best Practices

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