do i pay tax on gratuity
Optional Gratuity. The sales tax on a gratuity may depend on whether the customer has the option to decline this payment. In the state of Idaho, if a restaurant charges an optional gratuity, but does not tell the customer that this gratuity is an optional suggestion, the gratuity is taxable.ratuity Size. The size of the gratuity affects sales taxes. Some states, such as Texas, do not require a sales tax when the gratuity is less than 20 percent of the bill for the meal, not including tips and the standard sales tax.