Restaurants have long relied on social etiquette to guide the way people tip. But as digital payment systems increasingly suggest gratuities automatically, a new debate is emerging: Should those tips ...

One of the country’s favorite traditions in sports is back at last. The 68-team 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is set, and tens of millions will fill out their own brackets in the coming days, chasing ...

A change made by the Internal Revenue Service in its instructions for claiming the new tax deduction for tips is making it more difficult for self-employed and gig economy workers to claim, and may ...

The IRS has released a new Schedule 1-A for tax year 2025 tied to the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” offering deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors. Eligible workers can ...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published on Monday a new schedule that taxpayers will use to claim a series of deductions introduced by the Donald Trump administration through the One Big ...

Why do we tip—even when we know we’ll never see the server again? New research suggests it’s not just about rewarding good service, but about social pressure. Some people tip out of genuine ...

You just wanted a bagel. Now you're in an ethical standoff with a teenager and an iPad asking for 25%. How did it come to this? It was my friend Jill’s birthday, and I wanted to treat her to her ...

Locksmiths, tattoo artists and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last ...

The tax break on tip income is not automatic. You need to file a new form. The U.S. Treasury Department has a list of dozens of occupations that 'customarily and regularly received tips' that qualify ...

Retirees who aren’t comfortable leaving their retirement spending to the whims of the capital markets can generate consistent income by using their investment portfolio to buy bonds. By building a ...