Zaps are absolutely tips

Not bad, but wen no income tax?

That's an interesting question. I never thought about taxing zaps! Maybe it is not worth thinking about to tax a npub.

“Billionaire sports team owners” 😂

wen cap gains

Absolutely that is a tip.

That is a great list. Not holding my breath on eliminating the carried interest tax deduction, particularly given who are Trumps’ advisors; if that goes through it will speak volumes to how serious the administration is to promoting a fairer tax structure. It has been proffered quite a few times i...

yes

What is the “carried interest tax deduction loophole”? Closing loopholes doesn’t sound good.

Gifts

first one to get audited, let the rest of us know how it goes

That's exactly what they are.

So, currently zaps are a taxable event?!

Yes

I consider any zap I send to be a “gift” which is much better than a tip

No, zaps are gifts. Gifts are only taxable when they exceed $19,000 per year.

Well you can certainly see it that way, Lyn.

No tax on tips is dumb. Gonna open up a massive loophole for corporate pay if not written really, really carefully.

Don’t care still zapping