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No Tax on Tips for Hotel Housekeepers (2026)

Tax year 2026 · Last updated · Maintained by the WattFlow team

Yes. Hotel Housekeepers are on the IRS tipped jobs list (code 304), so you can deduct up to $25,000 of tips from federal income tax for 2026. Room tips left by guests can qualify.

Tips calculator for hotel housekeepers

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Form 1040, line 11. Include your overtime and tips.
Must be on the IRS tipped jobs list.
Gig work or 1099 tips? DoorDash, Uber, self-employed
Schedule C net profit. You can’t deduct more than this.
More options Tax year, itemizing, special cases
Leave blank if you take the standard deduction.
Optional. 000 means the job doesn’t qualify.
Only if you report extra tips yourself.

Estimate of federal income tax only. Not tax advice.

Example: housekeeper

What housekeepers should know

Your IRS code

304 Maids and housekeeping cleaners. Not your exact job? See the full list of 71 tipped jobs.

Hotel Housekeepers: FAQ

Do housekeepers qualify for no tax on tips?

Yes. Maids and housekeeping cleaners are code 304 on the IRS list.

Is it worth it for a few thousand in tips?

It still lowers your federal income tax. The calculator shows the amount.

What if my hotel adds a housekeeping fee?

A fixed fee on the bill isn’t a tip. Only what guests choose to give counts.

How much can housekeepers deduct?

Up to $25,000 of qualified tips per tax return, for 2025 through 2028. It shrinks by $100 for each full $1,000 of income over $150,000 ($300,000 joint).

Do I still pay Social Security and Medicare on tips?

Yes. The deduction only lowers federal income tax. Payroll or self-employment tax and state tax don’t change.