104 Beverage & Food Service

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Definition

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

W-2 Filing Instructions

Enter "104" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Also Known As

Bar Back Bar Helper Busser Bus Boy Bus Person

Related SOC Codes

35-9011

Common Examples

Bar back, bar helper, busser

No Tax on Tips eligibility

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers are on the Treasury's tipped-occupation list, so tips earned in this role can qualify for the No Tax on Tips federal deduction — up to $25,000 per year in qualified tips for tax years 2025–2028 (income limits apply; FICA taxes still apply to tips).

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FAQ: TTOC code 104

What is TTOC code 104?

TTOC code 104 is the Treasury Tipped Occupation Code for dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers. Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

Where does TTOC code 104 go on the W-2?

Enter "104" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Do dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers qualify for the No Tax on Tips deduction?

Yes — dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers (TTOC 104) are on the Treasury's tipped-occupation list, which defines the occupations eligible for the No Tax on Tips deduction of up to $25,000 per year in qualified tips (2025–2028, income limits apply). FICA taxes still apply to tips.

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