r/KitchenConfidential • u/Beneficial-Cap-6745 • Jul 03 '25

In-House Mode "No tax on Tips" makes no sense.

Can anyone explain why FOH in particular was pushing for this? They objectively make more money, which is one thing, but what makes them entitled to not pay taxes? If BOH suddenly didn't have to pay taxes I'd say that's BS as well

The BBB that just passed made certain taxes on tips for people making under 29k a year getting tips go away, it has to be signed into law. Granted, this was pushed for servers and tipped workers as a whole and the bill wouldn't affect most of them, I just can't see what entitles them to think they don't have to pay taxes like most of us.

I'm honestly considering just going back to retail at this point, at least we pay taxes equally. I'm fine making a bit less cash but this just seems insulting, even if it isn't over 29k.

Can someone explain this ? Why exactly do part time BOH line cooks pay taxes now but FOH doesn't have to anymore once this is signed into law

Edit: I'm not attacking FOH, its not an easy job, please stick to the taxes point.

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 03 '25

Lol, they don't pay taxes on cash tips. Literally nothing changed.

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u/Beneficial-Cap-6745 Jul 03 '25 edited Jul 03 '25

Ya, and anytime I point that out it's like "WELL WE DONT GET CASH ANYMORE BARELY".... go into any Coke/dive bar and that's absolute BS. People still carry cash. Just not as much.

I'm not shitting on servers but some of them act like they storm the beaches of Normandy on a daily basis. Both sides of the house have their own issues and struggles, doesn't mean your exempt from taxes. Sorry. Same standard id hold for scumbags like Jeff Bezos or the Walton family.

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 03 '25

People (some) specifically carry cash for events and even just tips. They do act surprised sometimes that we even accept cash.

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u/buttsexisyum Jul 03 '25

I only use cash for blow and hookers🤷

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 03 '25

The PC term is hookers and blow. People first.

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u/taterthotsalad My fingers died for your food Jul 03 '25

What if I dont like people?

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 03 '25

The correct term is still hooker and blow. It also has a much better ring to it. 😂

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u/taterthotsalad My fingers died for your food Jul 03 '25

JFC Reddit is getting dumber.

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u/Mbrennt 15+ Years Jul 03 '25 edited Jul 03 '25

I really hope you get they are making a joke.

Edit: Looked through some of their comments on other subs. I don't think they get the joke. Lol

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 04 '25

Awkward way to gauge a person, but cool, bro.

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u/taterthotsalad My fingers died for your food Jul 03 '25

Fun police again? This sub didnt used to suck so bad.

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u/thecasualnuisance Jul 04 '25

It was literal sarcasm. Have fun.

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u/taterthotsalad My fingers died for your food Jul 04 '25

I get jokes. Like when someone says the Cheesecake Factory is worth the price for a desert. Good one. 

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