Image Alt Text
accounting

How to Record Tips and Gratuities in QuickBooks

If you run a service business, your employees may receive tips and gratuities from customers for good services provided. To record the tips and gratuities in QuickBooks Online, you have to create a Gratuity/Tips liability account first. Take the following steps to create the liability account:


  1. Click the Gear icon in QuickBooks and select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Click New at the top right.
  3. Choose Other Current Liabilities in the drop-down list.
  4. Select Other Current Liabilities under Detail Type and enter “Gratuity/Tips” in the Name field.
  5. Click Save to save the information.

To record the tips received by employees in QuickBooks, take the following steps:

  1. Click the plus sign at the top and click Check/Cheque.
  2. Select the back account to pay the tips from.
  3. Select the employee to pay the tips to.
  4. Enter amount and select Gratuity/Tips in Account field.
  5. Click Save.

References & Resources

  • community.intuit.com

Related Articles

Your privacy

We collect data when you use our website to improve its performance. Doing so also helps us provide a secure, personalized experience. Select 'Accept cookies' to agree or 'Cookies settings' to choose which cookies we use. You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the 'Manage cookies' link in the footer.

Choose your cookie preferences

Some cookies are needed to make our website work and can't be turned off. But we need your consent to use others that are not essential. You can make your choices below and update them at any time using the 'Manage Cookies' link. To find out more, visit our Cookies Policy.

These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They also help us keep your data safe.
These cookies allow us to enhance your experience and remember your preferences, region or country, language, and accessibility options.
These cookies tell us how customers use our website. We study and organize this data to help us optimise our content and provide you with personalised experiences.
These cookies help us provide you with relevant communications and ads in our products and on other sites.

Looking for something else?

Get QuickBooks

Smart features made for your business. We've got you covered.

Firm of the Future

Expert advice and resources for today’s accounting professionals.

QuickBooks Support

Get help with QuickBooks. Find articles, video tutorials, and more.