Are tips taxable? 1.87K viewsPersonal Finance0 Guest60 0 Comments Do you know if waiters are supposed to pay tax for the tips they receive? The tips can add up to a decent amount of money per day. 1 AnswerActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Guest60 Posted 0 Comments Yes, tips should be included in your total gross income. There are quite a few employers that include the tips in your taxable income for you so ask your employer for that. Register or Login Search for: