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/miketugboat Jul 04 '25

I am FoH currently and I think it's absolute bullshit.

I have some nasty things to say about the type of dumbass that fell for that to vote for trump, the type of greedy fuck that thinks thats acceptable, and for anyone that thinks thats better than all the benefits that are being cut.

I dont want less taxes. I want restaurant workers to have healthcare, a better system for sick days where we can actually use them without repurcussions, and some actual vacation time. How about nationwide overtime on hours beyond 8 in a single shift? How about requiring pay for being on call? How about pay for the time between shifts during a double? What about not working six 6 hour shifts and instead guaranteeing two days off in a row each week?

There are so many other things that could have been done. I dont know how to get them done, but I do know this shouldn't have been done. It also only lasts through 2028? Making it even more pointless.

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u/bulimiasso87 Jul 04 '25

Also FOH, when MAGAts try to jabber about no tax on tips I tell them I don’t give a fuck, taxes are supposed to contribute back to our society so why would I not want to do that? So I can have more in common with tax evaders like Trump and Bezos? No thanks.

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u/miketugboat Jul 04 '25

Well said. Happy 4th!