Sandra Powell
Tax Content Lead
BA Journalism
Sandra Powell is a tax content lead covering taxes, payroll, and small-business finance. Sandra has written hundreds of explainers helping workers and employers make sense of the rules.
Articles by Sandra
Deducting Business Expenses from Tip Income: Tax Return Guide
Deduct business expenses from tip income on your tax return using Form 2106 or 2106-EZ, and claim up to $25,000 in qualified tips per year.
Tipped Workers and Self-Employment Taxes: What You Need to Know
Tipped workers may face 15.3% self-employment taxes on tips. Understand your obligations and deductions to avoid penalties. Tipped workers self employment taxes
TTOC Codes for Delivery and Rideshare Drivers: 2025–2026 Tax Rules
Rideshare drivers are TTOC 802 and delivery drivers 804. How No Tax on Tips works for drivers who are employees vs self-employed, and where tips are report
Do Tips Affect Your Tax Refund? How No Tax on Tips Changes It
Tips raise your taxable income, but the No Tax on Tips deduction (up to $25,000) can cut federal income tax and boost your refund. What it doesn't change: