Getting Started with IRSTipTracker: How to Log Your First Day of Tips
IRSTipTracker is a free tip tracker that runs entirely in your browser. There is no app to download and no account to create. Here is how to log your first shift in under a minute.
Key takeaway: Unlike a free printable tip tracker or a paper tip tracker template that you fill out by hand, IRSTipTracker stores every entry in your browser and calculates your net tips instantly — no math required.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start using IRSTipTracker?
Open the IRSTipTracker website in any modern browser on your phone, tablet, or computer. Navigate to the Add Entry page and enter your cash tips, card tips, and any tips you paid out to other staff. IRSTipTracker calculates your net tips automatically. Tap Save and you are done for the day. The whole process takes about ten seconds.
Do I need to create an account?
No. IRSTipTracker does not require an account, email address, or any personal information to start tracking tips. You open the page and begin logging immediately. Your data is stored in your browser's local storage and never leaves your device.
How do I review my entries for the month?
Click the This Month tab to see all your entries for the current month in a calendar view. You can scroll through each day, see your running monthly totals, and edit or delete any entry. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to previous months.
How do I set up my profile for PDF exports?
Go to the Profile page and enter your name, employer name, and optional SSN last four digits. This information appears on your exported PDF reports. It is stored only in your browser and is never sent anywhere. You can edit or remove it at any time.
What if I work multiple jobs or have multiple employers?
You can log shifts for each employer separately in IRSTipTracker. Each daily entry is stored by date. When you export a monthly PDF, you can customize the employer name on the report. For the annual summary, you can combine entries from multiple employers to see your total tip income for the year.