can i claim more tips than i actually made?

Question

you always here people not claiming enough tips, well what happens when you claim 150 dollars when you only made 50?

Answer 1

I presume you are referring to making that claim on your income tax return. Claiming a higher income from tips might also trigger a higher income tax. But in it's most basic form, anything reported that is knowingly false can bring trouble too.

Answer 2

You get taxed on 150 dollars. Although why you would go to the trouble, I have no idea. You can just write a check to the treasury, they won't mind.

Answer 3

You pay more taxes.