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Meldinoor
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From: Colorado, USA
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Message 5 of 19 (556406)
04-19-2010 5:35 PM


subbie writes:
At least in some states, servers are theoretically required to report the amount of their tips to their employers, who then withhold based on the total of tips plus hourly wage. If they earn enough in tips, the total amount of withholding for all taxes, federal, FICA, SS and state, if any, could easily amount to more than the $2.13 they earn hourly. (BTW, that $2.13 is a federal minimum, some states require a higher amount than that.) In such circumstances, the check the employee receives would be zeroed out, but it should reflect the withholdings that the employer makes on the employee's behalf.
As a waiter, I just want to confirm that you are spot on.
-Meldinoor

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Meldinoor
Member (Idle past 4808 days)
Posts: 400
From: Colorado, USA
Joined: 02-16-2009


Message 8 of 19 (556446)
04-19-2010 11:11 PM
Reply to: Message 7 by AnswersInGenitals
04-19-2010 7:27 PM


Re: Will never tip again!
No no no! Please tip. Especially if you happen to be eating at the Edelweiss Restaurant in Colorado Springs.
The servers receive the tip, but it is of course taxable income. So the restaurant records the amount of tip made by the employees so that it can withhold taxes from their paychecks. That way servers can simply take their tip home right away instead of having to worry about tax. Tipping is very important, because our wages are so low.
-Meldinoor

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Meldinoor
Member (Idle past 4808 days)
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From: Colorado, USA
Joined: 02-16-2009


Message 9 of 19 (556448)
04-19-2010 11:14 PM
Reply to: Message 6 by purpledawn
04-19-2010 6:02 PM


Re: Minimum Wage
I'm not entirely sure on that one. The restaurant I work at is pretty expensive, so situations where we make less than minimum wage in tips are rare. I'd have to ask my boss about that.
-Meldinoor

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Meldinoor
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From: Colorado, USA
Joined: 02-16-2009


Message 11 of 19 (556471)
04-20-2010 1:19 AM
Reply to: Message 10 by subbie
04-20-2010 12:02 AM


Tipping
subbie writes:
I am curious about one thing: how do servers feel about customers who stiff on tips because of bad service?
If the service was obviously bad it's usually ok. I'd much rather they tipped poorly than complained to management. (Not that I give bad service, but everyone has their bad days)
The worst case is when the service is good, and the customers are obviously happy, but they still stiff the tip. Some people think they can make up for a bad tip by being really nice to the server and complimenting on the service. Not true. I'd take rude customers who tip well over friendly cheapskates any day.
-Meldinoor
Edited by Meldinoor, : Better subtitle

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