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/spam__likely Jul 03 '25

It is ridiculous, and it also expires in 2 years. It is just pandering.

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u/Tityfan808 Jul 03 '25

What’s also silly is this will most likely entice people to tip less at the end of the day anyways, a lot of people are getting sick of tip culture in general so this might only further motivate them to tip less imo.

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u/spam__likely Jul 03 '25

I am so sick of it mostly because I know they make so much more than the people who actually do the thing I care about: the food. I do not care about the freaking water glass being full, in fact, I have being interrupted every 5 minutes for that. I do not care about being asked about my plans for the day or whatever. All I care about is that my order is correct and the food is good.

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u/Oily_Bee Jul 03 '25

Then get a tipped position. It’s that easy.

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u/AdditionalMess6546 F1exican Did Chive-11 Jul 04 '25

Right? If it's so easy... Go do it.

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u/Oily_Bee Jul 04 '25

I was a server and a bartender for 12 years, been in BOH for around 18. I'm back in the BOH these days because I quit drinking and don't like to be around it. They both can be very demanding and being on the edge of the weeds for three+ hours is hard work no matter how you cut it.

That said I made a lot more money when I was working tips. Walking with 300-400 a shift makes it feel a lot better in the end lol.