jboolean
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Is a virtual tip jar a gift or tip?

I have a personal website with a virtual "tip jar". Are these payments taxable tips or non-taxable gifts?

 

Visitors receive nothing in return for leaving me money, and the site is completely free with no paywalls or products sold. 

 

I've always considered these gifts, but they've also been under the reportable amount prior to the recent lowering of the reporting requirements.