Common questions on Form 4317 in ProConnect Tax

Below, you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about Form 4137, Social Security and Medicare Tax On Unreported Tip Income.

How do I generate Form 4137 in the program?

ProConnect Tax will automatically generate this form when you enter allocated tips in Wages. If your client had any tips not reported to their employer on the W-2, or the amount shown in box 8 was incorrect:

1. From the Input Return tab, go to Income ⮕ Wages, Salaries, Tips.
2. Click the Less Common Scenarios tab at the top of the input screen. 
3. Locate the Other Information section.
4. Enter any Tips $20 or more a month which were not reported to employer.
5. Enter any Tips less than $20 a month which were not required to be reported.
6. Enter any Actual amount of allocated tips if different than the amount in box 8.