On Jun 3, 2004, at 8:33, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Devon) wrote:

> In the US the pay structure for waiters and
> waitresses assumes 15% tipping. In fact, since tips are often in cash 
> and easily
> hidden, I believe the government taxes waiters as though they have 
> received 15% tips
> on all their tables.

Actually, for all servers, you are required to report what you earn in tips.  There is 
paperwork for your employer-- they have to report the value of what you serve.  You 
are taxed on what you earn and if it is not 8% of the value of what you serve, you 
will be taxed on that.

Sue Ellen

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