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ahj3939 t1_j2f56bj wrote

Unless it's included on their W2 or 1099 I would treat it as a gift.

Also when you say "gave us" a check if that is accurate and you are not an employee it further enforces this is a gift and not wages/bonus.

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[deleted] OP t1_j2f5a2g wrote

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RobboNJ t1_j2f5plv wrote

A tip is technically taxable income and should be reported on your income tax return. Not that anyone would ever know.

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