"Bob (this one)" > wrote in message
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> Peter Aitken wrote:
>> "Gabby" > wrote in message
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>>
>>> "A.C." > wrote in message
>>> ... | |
>>> wrote: | | | > I left a note on the receipt to the waiter that due
>>> to | > the actions of the owner he would not be receiving a | >
>>> tip. I also commended him and the chef on their | > service. | > | | i
>>> don't agree with this at all. you said the food and service
>>> were great but you | didn't tip the waiter. i don't think it was
>>> the waiters fault. those folks work | for tips so you basically
>>> make him work for free due to something that was not | in his
>>> control. you didn't hurt the manager at all. he still got his money
>>> and | corkage fee. it was nice that you commended the waiter on
>>> his service but | stiffing him was the wrong thing to do in my
>>> opinion.
>>>
>>> I agree with you, AC. OP, you took out your frustration with the
>>> unpleasant situation on the poor guy who gave you great service.
>>> That, IMNSHO, sucks! Not only did you make him work for free, you
>>> actually cost him money since he will pay income tax on the tip he
>>> should have received based on the cost of your meal which, based on
>>> your description, I suspect wasn't cheap.
>>>
>>
>> Christ on crutches, this myth that waiters pay tax on tips they do
>> not receive is put BS. It is something that is spread by people who
>> are ignorant of the tax code and also by waiters who are trying to
>> squeeze money in tips they do not deserve.
>
> Sorry, Peter, It's true. Over the years, several of my servers had to
> ante up more money on their taxes because the IRS said they'd
> "misstated" what they should have claimed.
>
> Pastorio
You need to read the IRS regulations as I have. It is very clear that
servers can keep track of and report actual tips and pay taxes only on that.
If they do not keep track then the IRS may apply an estimation formula.
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Peter Aitken