No Tax on Tips Calculator for Washington (2026)
Calculate how much Washington workers save now that tips are exempt from federal income tax under the OBBBA.
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Tips Tax Exemption in Washington
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), workers in Washington who earn tips can deduct 100% of their tip income from federal income tax for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Washington Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
The minimum wage in Washington is $16.66/hour. Washington does not allow a lower tipped minimum wage — all workers receive the full minimum wage regardless of tip income.
Top Tipped Industries in Washington
- Restaurant servers
- Bartenders
- Hotel staff
- Rideshare drivers
No State Income Tax
Washington has no state income tax, so combined with the federal tip tax exemption, tipped workers in Washington pay no income tax at all on their tips. Only FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) still apply.
How the No Tax on Tips Law Works
What Qualifies
- Cash tips received directly from customers
- Credit/debit card tips
- Tips from tip pools or tip sharing
- Service charges distributed as tips
What Doesn't Change
- FICA taxes still apply: You still pay 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare on tip income
- Tips must still be reported: Report all tips to your employer and on your tax return
- Income limit: The exemption applies to workers earning less than $160,000 per year
Federal Calculators
Compare with the federal-level tools: Tip Tax Savings (Federal) | Overtime Tax Savings (Federal)