⚡ In short – how it helps
Service charge and tips are not the same. The business collects service charge, so it's usually paid as wages, while tips given directly are tax-free. This causes lots of confusion in teams.
Service charge and tip calculator
Service charge is collected by the business, so it is usually paid out as wages (rates above are editable). Tips handed directly to staff are currently tax-free in Hungary. Indicative only – confirm with your accountant.
What problem does it solve?
Staff expect the gross amount, and the business doesn't know upfront what paying it out costs with taxes.
How does it help?
The calculator shows net per person, employer cost, and compares it to direct tips – making the split transparent.
What should it contain?
- Monthly service charge total
- Number of staff sharing it
- Employee deductions
- Employer social tax
💡 Tip: in the OneMin restaurant system this isn't done on paper – stock, waste and POS data are kept in one place automatically.
How to use it
- 1Enter the monthly service charge and number of staff.
- 2Check the tax rates (defaults are current standard rates).
- 3See the net payout and employer cost.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between service charge and tips?
Service charge is added to the bill by the venue and is its revenue, passed on as wages. Tips are given voluntarily and directly to staff.
Are tips tax-free?
Under current Hungarian rules, tips given directly by guests are tax-free. Confirm your case with your accountant.
OneMin does this for you automatically.
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