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Form 4137

2025
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IRS Form 4137 is used to calculate and report Social Security and Medicare taxes on tips you didn’t report to your employer.

With our editable Form 4137, the whole process shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes. Just open the tax form in our editor and fill it out online. After that, just download Form 4137 to your device and submit to the IRS.

Form 4137

2025
Form 4137
Fill Form
Official IRS form
Official IRS form
Trusted by accountants
Trusted by accountants

IRS Form 4137 is used to calculate and report Social Security and Medicare taxes on tips you didn’t report to your employer.

With our editable Form 4137, the whole process shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes. Just open the tax form in our editor and fill it out online. After that, just download Form 4137 to your device and submit to the IRS.

How to Fill Out Form 4137

  1. Open Form 4137 in our PDF editor.
  2. Add your name and Social Security number at the top of the document.
  3. Enter your employer’s name and the amount of tips you received and reported.
  4. Follow the Form 4137 instructions to figure your taxes.
  5. Attach this document to Form 1040.
  6. Submit the package to the IRS.

What Is Form 4137 Used For?

Form 4137 is used to figure and report your Social Security and Medicare taxes on tips you didn’t report to your employer. Aside from this, it can include any allocated tips shown on your Form W-2.

Allocated tips are amounts your employer assigns to you when your reported tips are below the IRS minimum threshold for your establishment. These are shown in Box 8 of your Form W-2 and must also be reported using IRS Form 4137.

Who Should Use Form 4137?

Form 4137 should be used by all individuals who received tips of $20 or more in a calendar month but did not report them to their employer, regardless of whether those were given in cash, by credit or debit card, or using another method.

Keep in mind that IRS Form 4137 covers only the employee's share of these taxes. The employer is separately responsible for their matching share on reported tips.

When Is Form 4137 Due?

Since Form 4137 is filed with the individual income tax return (Form 1040), it has the same due date: April 15th. If this deadline falls on a federal holiday or a weekend, it’s pushed to the next business day. Keep in mind that, unlike Form 1040, Form 4137 isn’t an annual document and should only be filed if you meet the criteria described above.

What Happens If Form 4137 Is Not Submitted?

If Form 4137 isn’t submitted, you may face a penalty on unreported tips, which equals 50% the Social Security and Medicare taxes due on those tips. Furthermore, your tip earnings won’t be credited toward your Social Security and Medicare benefits.

How and Where Do I File Form 4137?

You should file Form 4137 with the IRS alongside Form 1040, either by mail or electronically. Look up details on submitting the federal income tax return, as they apply to this document, too.

How to Get Your Form 4137

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#1. How do I get a blank Form 4137?

You can get a blank Form 4137 from pdf.net or the official IRS website. Both can easily be opened and filled out in our editor. However, it’s faster to use ours, as it takes a single click.

#2. Can I submit the Form 4137 electronically?

Yes, you can submit Form 4137 electronically as part of the Form 1040 package, using the IRS Free File platform. Of course, you’ll have to log in to your official account.

#3. What if my Form 4137 is missing information?

If your Form 4137 is missing information, you risk processing delays and penalties, so you should file the corrected one as soon as possible. To do so, you need to submit Form 1040-X, the amended U.S. individual income tax return, and attach the updated copy. However, it’s best to avoid this extra hassle by checking a Form 4137 example.

#4. Can I fill out my Form 4137 online?

Yes, you can fill out your Form 4137 online with pdf.net. Use our online PDF editor and type the required information directly into the empty fields.

#5. Is this form free?

This form is free to view and edit, but downloading requires a subscription plan. You can find more information on our pricing page.

#6. Can I correct mistakes on Form 4137? 

Yes, you can correct mistakes on Form 4137. To do so, you need to submit the changed version with a Form 1040-X to replace the previous one.

#7. How long does it take to process Form 4137?

Form 4137 is processed as part of your income tax return, so the processing time depends on many factors. For instance, delays could be caused by incomplete information or excessive workload, and they are hard to predict. However, most e-filed forms take approximately 21 days to process, while paper-filed forms may take six to eight weeks.

#8. What happens if I don't claim my tips?

If you don’t claim your tips (i.e., report them to the employer or the IRS), you are practically committing tax evasion, which can lead to severe penalties. Additionally, you may lose the right to certain benefits, loans, and mortgages.