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2026 NY Tax on Tips: How to Claim the $25,000 Exemption (Form IT-587)

NY Tax on Tips Deduction 2026: The Complete Guide

Updated: March 5, 2026 — Official Filing Instructions for the $25,000 Tip Exemption

Exemption Snapshot

Maximum Deduction: First $25,000 of qualifying tipped income.
State Tax Savings: Up to $1,475 (depending on your bracket).
Required Form: Form IT-587 (New for 2026).
Status: Effective for income earned between Jan 1, 2026, and Dec 31, 2026.

How the $25,000 Tip Exemption Works

Following the 2025 legislative session, New York State officially decoupled from federal tip treatment to provide relief to the service industry. Under the new 2026 rules, the first $25,000 of tipped income is exempt from New York State and NYC personal income tax.

This means if you are a server, bartender, or stylist earning $40,000 in total wages (where $25,000 is tips), you will only be taxed by New York on the base $15,000. This is a massive shift for “take-home pay” in 2026.

Form IT-587 Instructions: Claiming Your Deduction

To claim the deduction, you cannot simply exclude the income from your total. You must report your full W-2 income and then take an “Above-the-Line” subtraction using the new Form IT-587.

Verify Your W-2: Ensure your employer has correctly reported “Social Security Tips” in Box 7 of your W-2.
Complete Form IT-587: Total all qualifying tips earned in NY State. If the total exceeds $25,000, you may only deduct $25,000.
Transfer to IT-201: The final amount from IT-587 is transferred to your New York State Resident Income Tax Return (Form IT-201) as a New York Subtraction Modification.

⚠️ Eligibility Requirements

You must be a non-owner employee. (Business owners who receive tips are generally ineligible).
Tips must be received in the course of employment in a service-based industry (Hospitality, Salon, Delivery, etc.).
The exemption applies to NY State and NYC local taxes, but does NOT currently apply to Federal Income Tax or FICA (Social Security/Medicare).

NYC and Yonkers Impact

One of the most frequent questions is: “Does this save me money on NYC local taxes?” Yes. Because the tip exemption reduces your New York Adjusted Gross Income (NYAGI), it automatically lowers the base for your NYC or Yonkers local tax calculation (typically 3.078%–3.876%).

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