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orange jar

(878 posts)
7. Strongly agree.
Mon Jun 10, 2024, 03:08 PM
Jun 2024

Even Americans - who are known for our "tipping culture" - are starting to get sick of tipping, especially when some places basically corner you into tipping at a higher amount than one can afford (relative to the individual). A tax break like this would incentivize predatory tipping.

Also, there's the issue of companies that won't be compelled to provide better wages to their employees if tips can (somewhat) replace salary as income. Not to mention workers who don't have jobs that typically get tips… there are just too many negative outcomes to implement this, imo.

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And please snowybirdie Jun 2024 #1
Billionaires will never pay their fair share WarGamer Jun 2024 #2
The Culinary union knows Trump is lying. Why would Biden repeat a lie? Nevilledog Jun 2024 #3
Why should one group of workers get tax-free income? Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #4
The amount of the W2 is fairly high from my recollection dsc Jun 2024 #5
Not when many places automatically a 20% tip to the tab. calguy Jun 2024 #6
I think in those cases they have to report the 20% on the W2 dsc Jun 2024 #12
I've also done my daughter's tax return - Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #8
I definitely agree with you on the general concept of tipping being a problem dsc Jun 2024 #13
Interesting. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #14
Strongly agree. orange jar Jun 2024 #7
Really, so you think not paying tips will raise wages...how generous you are to do them this favor...really Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #10
That is not what I said. orange jar Jun 2024 #17
I mean no offense, but my righty cousin at my daughter's wedding said what you posted. Waiters and other workers have Demsrule86 Jun 2024 #9
I said nothing about being paid a pittance; my focus is on fairness. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #11
Were the tips declared accurately or not? MichMan Jun 2024 #18
Sorry - typo. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #20
Working class voters think Dems hate them and this thread depresses me YorkRd Jun 2024 #21
Sure, lets create a whole new avenue for tax evasion..... TheRealNorth Jun 2024 #15
It already exists. Ms. Toad Jun 2024 #16
Good luck getting working folks out from paying for the bills of billionaires. not happening ZonkerHarris Jun 2024 #19
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