Originally Posted by
hipquest
Another thing to keep in mind is restaurants deduct income tax from that server's check based on a percentage of the total bill amounts. In nicer restaurants I've seen that percentage be 15% or higher because that's the normal range of overall tips. If that server works in a restaurant that taxes above 13.3% she potentially had to pay taxes on money she didn't actually earn.
Really??? This is the thing that annoys me most about the service industry in the US. Why shouldn't these people pay income tax??? Do i get to tell my employer that he needs to give me 20% more because of taxes NO!!
I've even been in places in LA where they say don't tip on your credit card bill because then we have to report it. Well i guess no tip for you then.
Tip what you feel they deserve don't let them guilt trip you for more.