How do I pay gratuities without holiday pay being automatically added?

To record or add the gratuities/tips given by clients to your employees, you have to set up the Gratuity/Tips liability account first, ftlake. 

Here's how: 

1. Go to your Accounting tab on the left panel and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click the New button in the upper right-hand corner and choose Other Current Liabilities.
3. Under Detail Type, tap Other Current Liabilities and set Gratuity/Tips in the Name field.
4. Click Save and close.

Once you’re done, you can now record the tips received by your employees using the account you created. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Plus icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Dashboard and choose Cheque.
2. Enter the employee's name on the Payee field and the bank account to pay the tips from.
3. On the Category Details section, enter the Gratuity/Tips account and the amount.
4. Click Save and close. 

Check this article for more information: Share tips with your team.  

Is there any place to do this in the self-employed program?

Hi there sassyhaircreations, 

Thanks for joining the discussion! The Self-Employed version of QuickBooks is designed for solo-entrepreneurs who don't have any employees. The program doesn't offer payroll or the ability to add employees to the account, therefore this type of thing wouldn't apply to the Self-Employed version. 

I'd encourage you to reach out to the QuickBooks Self-Employed team directly in order to get help with your questions. These agents specialize in this version of the program, and they'd be more than happy to get you back on track. 

Here's how to reach out to them: Contact QuickBooks Self-Employed Support.

Alternatively, you can reach out to them using the email form found here: Contact Us.

I hope this helps get you on the right track. 

Have a great day!