Tip Tax Savings Calculator for Doormen and Door Staff

Doormen at hotels, apartment buildings, and event venues receive regular tips from residents and guests — and those tips are now 100% exempt from federal income tax under the OBBBA. From hailing taxis to carrying luggage, the service tips you receive are now federally tax-free.

Average Annual Tips
$8,000–$25,000
Federal Tax Savings Range
$960–$5,500
Exemption Period
2025–2028

Your doorman Tip Tax Calculator

Pre-filled with typical values for doormans. Adjust to match your actual earnings.

Your Annual Tax Savings

$1,920
per year in federal income tax on tips
Annual Tip Income
$16,000
Federal Tax Saved
$1,920
Marginal Federal Rate
12.0%
FICA Still Owed on Tips
$1,224
Annual Base Pay
$32,000
Total Annual Income
$48,000
⚠️ New York has a state income tax rate of 10.9%. This calculator shows federal savings only.

Tax Notes for doormans

  • Hotel doormen receive tips for luggage assistance, taxi hailing, and guest services.
  • Residential doormen at apartment buildings receive holiday tips and service gratuities year-round.
  • Holiday bonuses and annual tips from residents also qualify as tip income.
  • FICA taxes still apply to all tip income.
  • Some doormen earn most of their tips during the holiday season — all of it qualifies.

Three Calculation Examples for doormans

Doorman — Residential Building

A doorman at a residential apartment building. Regular service tips and holiday gratuities average $6/hour — $12,000/year.

Hourly wage: $16Tips/hour: $6Hours/week: 40Weeks/year: 50
Annual tips: $12,000  |  Approx. federal savings at 22%: $2,640

Doorman — Full-Service Hotel

A doorman at a busy hotel assisting with luggage, taxis, and guest arrivals. Tips of $9/hour generate $18,000/year.

Hourly wage: $16Tips/hour: $9Hours/week: 40Weeks/year: 50
Annual tips: $18,000  |  Approx. federal savings at 22%: $3,960

Doorman — Luxury Hotel or Building

A doorman at a luxury property. Premium service gratuities of $15/hour generate $30,000/year.

Hourly wage: $20Tips/hour: $15Hours/week: 40Weeks/year: 50
Annual tips: $30,000  |  Approx. federal savings at 22%: $6,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Do doorman tips qualify for the OBBBA exemption?

Yes. Voluntary tips given to doormen for luggage assistance, taxi hailing, package handling, and general guest services qualify for the federal income tax exemption under the OBBBA. These are personal service gratuities recognized as tip income.

Do holiday tips from apartment residents qualify?

Yes. Holiday tips and annual gratuities from building residents to doormen qualify as tip income under the OBBBA. These voluntary payments for ongoing personal service are recognized as tips by the IRS.

I work at a nightclub door — do my tips from entry fee assistance count?

Tips received by nightclub door staff for entry assistance, coat check direction, and guest services generally qualify. If the tip is a voluntary payment from a patron for your personal service, it is qualifying tip income.

What if my employer pays me a flat wage with no tip reporting?

If you receive tips, you must report them regardless of your employer's payroll practices. You are responsible for tracking and reporting all tip income. Failure to report tips does not eliminate your tax obligation — and properly reporting them allows you to claim the OBBBA exemption.

Related Tools and Resources

Use the full No Tax on Tips Calculator for any profession. Also check the No Tax on Overtime Calculator if you also work overtime hours, and the OBBBA FAQ for answers on eligibility, filing, and FICA taxes.

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