<prompt> Human: I received my paycheck and while looking at the deductions under the other section Im being deducted tips off of my check and Im wondering why this is? Im in California If that helps  <response>: The reason why it is good that your tip amounts are included in your paycheck calculations thought they arent actually part of your paycheck is because by recording your tips, the employer is able to calculate withholding for federal income tax correctly. Also, your employer pays half your Social Security and Medicare taxes on the total. 