Yeah...i had to look at the distinction between "gifts" and "tips" a bit on the IRS site. I am sure a tax accountant can clarify, but (in my mind) the name "gittip" had put it informally in the tip category. A little digging made it seem like that was a restaurant-related thing. Does simply earmarking money as a "gift" make it so? Is it a special rule in restaurants (in US) that prevent you from giving a "gift" instead of a "tip"? But I digress.
Perhaps it is just a potential FAQ situation: "If I get some 'gittips' what are my tax responsibilities?"
Perhaps it is just a potential FAQ situation: "If I get some 'gittips' what are my tax responsibilities?"