Irs form 8846-2026

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Form 8846 is used by certain food and beverage establishments to claim a credit for employer social security and Medicare taxes paid on employee tips. The form outlines eligibility criteria, calculation methods for the credit, and specific instructions for reporting. It emphasizes that the credit applies only to tips received in customary tipping situations and provides guidance on how to determine creditable tips while considering minimum wage regulations.

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Begin by entering your identifying number and the name(s) shown on your return at the top of the form.
In Line 1, input the total tips received by employees for which you paid or incurred employer social security and Medicare taxes during the tax year.
For Line 2, calculate any tips not subject to credit provisions. If all tipped employees earned at least $5.15 an hour, enter zero.
Subtract Line 2 from Line 1 to find your creditable tips and enter this amount in Line 3.
Multiply the amount in Line 3 by 7.65% (0.0765) for Line 4. If applicable, check the box indicating if any employee's wages exceeded $137,700.
Add Lines 4 and any amounts from partnerships or S corporations in Line 5, then report this total on Schedule K or Form 3800 as instructed.

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