Form 4070, "Employee's Report of Tips to Employer," is typically submitted monthly by employees who receive tips.
Key Points on Filing Frequency:
The form must be submitted by the 10th day of each month for the tips received in the previous month.
For example, tips earned in March must be reported by April 10th.
If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date moves to the next business day.
Who Needs to File?
Employees who receive $20 or more in tips per month must report them to their employer using Form 4070.
Would you like more details on employer responsibilities regarding tip reporting?
If you received $20 or more in tips during previous month, report them to your employer. You can use Form 4070.
Employers of Tipped Employees Must Request the Employee’s Tip Report to the Employer.
PENALTY.
20% Accuracy-Related Penalty – IRC Sec. 6662
Up to 25% for Late Payment – IRC Sec. 6651
Up to 5 Years in Prison for Fraud – IRC Sec. 7201-7203 & 18 USC Sec. 371