Quick summary
Pages should answer a receipt question directly and explain the limits of an estimate.
The site does not use filler or copied wording to make a page look longer.
Editorial standards
Editorial Policy
USTipCalc aims for useful, plain-English calculator content with clear limits and traceable source notes.
Writing rules
Pages use U.S. English, short paragraphs, clear labels, examples, and formulas.
A page should explain the task first. It should not repeat a keyword or make a claim that the content cannot support.
Review rules
Calculator formulas, source notes, and visible examples are checked before release.
Tax pages must label statewide rates as estimates and direct readers to the receipt or official state guidance for a closer result.
Update and correction rules
A page is updated when a real issue is found or a source record is reviewed. The visible source-review date is not changed just because the site is rebuilt.
Meaningful public changes are recorded in the project documentation.
Advertising boundary
Ads, sponsorships, or affiliate links must be labeled. They must not change calculator math, source notes, or editorial text.
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Questions about Editorial Policy
Does USTipCalc copy competitor content?
No. The site should use its own calculator logic, examples, source notes, and plain-English explanations.
How should new pages avoid thin content?
Each new page needs a useful purpose, direct answer, calculator or examples, FAQs, source notes, related links, and unique value.
Can source data change?
Yes. Tax rates, local rules, and service practices can change. Important updates should be reviewed and explained in plain language.