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February 4, 2026
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OBBBA Tip Deduction.

  • February 4, 2026
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My W-2 shows the total wages in Box 1, and my tip amount is correctly reported in Box 7.
Because my employer uses ADP, the W-2 information was automatically imported into TurboTax, and all numbers match exactly.

However, I am still unable to receive the qualified tip deduction under the OBBBA.
I have searched through the “additional deductions” and other related sections in TurboTax, but I cannot find any section related to the OBBBA tip deduction.

How can I properly claim the OBBBA qualified tip deduction in this situation?
Is there a specific form, update, or section in TurboTax that I should wait for or manually enter?

    2 replies

    LaShaunA3
    Level 6
    February 4, 2026

    As you enter your income info into TurboTax, the software will ask questions about your tips and apply the deduction. If the tips are already correct in box 7, there's nothing else you need to do. 



    For more information, see

     

    How do I enter tips in TurboTax online?

    New Tax Law for Tips

     

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    kimsicheAuthor
    Level 2
    February 4, 2026

    I don't quite understand. You mentioned the deduction is automatic, but from what I can see, I haven't received any tax deduction for my tips at all. 

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    February 4, 2026

    Since your reported tip income is shown in box 7 of the W-2, the calculation for no tax on tips is automatically calculated on the Schedule 1-A Part II.  The result is entered on your Form 1040 Line 13b.

     

    You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

    kimsicheAuthor
    Level 2
    February 4, 2026

    I cannot find Tax Tools on the left side of the screen. I am currently using the Do It Yourself Premium version. Do I need to fill out Schedule 1-A separately?

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    February 4, 2026

    @kimsiche No, the user cannot complete the Schedule 1-A.  The TurboTax software completes the form for you based on information provided on your W-2 for tip income reported to your employer.