How do I pay gratuities without holiday pay being automatically added?

To record or add the gratuities/tips given by clients to your employees, you have to set up the Gratuity/Tips liability account first, ftlake. 

Here's how: 

1. Go to your Accounting tab on the left panel and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click the New button in the upper right-hand corner and choose Other Current Liabilities.
3. Under Detail Type, tap Other Current Liabilities and set Gratuity/Tips in the Name field.
4. Click Save and close.

Once you’re done, you can now record the tips received by your employees using the account you created. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Plus icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Dashboard and choose Cheque.
2. Enter the employee's name on the Payee field and the bank account to pay the tips from.
3. On the Category Details section, enter the Gratuity/Tips account and the amount.
4. Click Save and close. 

Check this article for more information: Share tips with your team.