Private Event Videographers
Definition
Operate video or film camera to record images or scenes of private events.
W-2 Filing Instructions
Enter "504" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.
Also Known As
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Common Examples
Wedding videographer
No Tax on Tips eligibility
Private Event Videographers 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 504
What is TTOC code 504?
TTOC code 504 is the Treasury Tipped Occupation Code for private event videographers. Operate video or film camera to record images or scenes of private events.
Where does TTOC code 504 go on the W-2?
Enter "504" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.
Do private event videographers qualify for the No Tax on Tips deduction?
Yes — private event videographers (TTOC 504) 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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