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

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