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No Tax on Tips for Movers (2026)

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

Yes. Movers are on the IRS tipped jobs list (code 809), so you can deduct up to $25,000 of tips from federal income tax for 2026. Customer tips at the end of a move can qualify.

Tips calculator for movers

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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: mover

What movers should know

Your IRS code

809 Home movers. Not your exact job? See the full list of 71 tipped jobs.

Movers: FAQ

Do movers qualify for no tax on tips?

Yes. Home movers are code 809 on the IRS list.

What about commercial moves?

The listed job is home movers. Ask your employer which code it reports.

Do cash tips count?

Yes, once reported to your employer or recorded as business income.

How much can movers 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.