Abstract: An inventive business method and process operated and presented over the internet and using computer software systems, comprises an interactive compensation transmission, receipt, and accounting system. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive method and process may be used to easily allow internet users to provide or receive compensation, in the form of a gratuity or tip to or from other internet users, in response to information, input or other assistance received over the internet. The inventive method and process may also include and use accounting software and systems to track the gratuities transmitted or received, including who are the sending entities and recipient entities. With additional software, the method and process may permit the users to provide anonymous gratuities; periodic gratuities; and certain other accounting features.