605 Personal Appearance & Wellness

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Definition

Clean and shape customers fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

W-2 Filing Instructions

Enter "605" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Also Known As

Nail Technician Fingernail Sculptor Nail Painter Nail Tech

Related SOC Codes

39-5092

Common Examples

Nail technician, fingernail sculptor, nail painter

No Tax on Tips eligibility

Manicurists and Pedicurists 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 605

What is TTOC code 605?

TTOC code 605 is the Treasury Tipped Occupation Code for manicurists and pedicurists. Clean and shape customers fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Where does TTOC code 605 go on the W-2?

Enter "605" in Box 14b (TTOC). Report qualified tips in Box 12 using Code TP.

Do manicurists and pedicurists qualify for the No Tax on Tips deduction?

Yes — manicurists and pedicurists (TTOC 605) 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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