Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Definition
Provide beauty or barbering services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, massaging and treating scalps, trimming beards or giving shaves.
W-2 Filing Instructions
Enter "603" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.
Also Known As
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Common Examples
Wig stylist, beautician, hair colorist, hair cutter
No Tax on Tips eligibility
Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 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 603
What is TTOC code 603?
TTOC code 603 is the Treasury Tipped Occupation Code for barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists. Provide beauty or barbering services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, massaging and treating scalps, trimming beards or giving shaves.
Where does TTOC code 603 go on the W-2?
Enter "603" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.
Do barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists qualify for the No Tax on Tips deduction?
Yes — barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists (TTOC 603) 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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