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delisen

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7. That Supreme Court case you mentioned is troubling

Reply to mackdaddy (Reply #5)

Sat May 17, 2025, 06:18 PM

Yesterday

II remember correctly:
The political office holder demanded a payment to him personally because a decision he had made in favor of a business ended up greatly benefiting the business. The business was reluctant to pay him but eventually did so. The politician was tried and convicted but when the case got to the Supreme Court. the right wing justices decided it was just a tip and not a corrupt practice.

It was a fairly recent case and I think Kavanaugh wrote the opinion. It was a troubling decision.

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House Republicans' bill includes 'no tax on tips' proposal. How would it work? [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

Not sure it would be wise for Democrats to oppose this or removal of taxes on Social Security. It definitely Silent Type Yesterday #1

they aren't going to oppose these provisions but the overall bill must be opposed for all its LymphocyteLover 11 hrs ago #15

It won't work, like vouchers won't work for schools ............... Lovie777 Yesterday #2

I'll tell you how it is meant to work. markodochartaigh Yesterday #3

So as a small business service provider, could I work for free... CaptainTruth Yesterday #4

Of course all states with state income tax would have to address this, too. mackdaddy Yesterday #5

That Supreme Court case you mentioned is troubling delisen Yesterday #7

Would end of the year bonuses be considered a tip? Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #6

Servers, etc. would be cheated out of future Social Security without taxing no_hypocrisy Yesterday #8

Bribes are consider tip as per SCOUS, no tax. Got it. republianmushroom 22 hrs ago #9

I worked in food service before tips were taxed Marthe48 22 hrs ago #10

My experiences were much different MichMan 4 hrs ago #16

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve 21 hrs ago #11

Okay, If I was still working I'd pay my assisstant minimum wage and ................................................... NGeorgian 21 hrs ago #12

Ultimately, I don't think they're doing tipped workers any favors TexasBushwhacker 21 hrs ago #13

Let's make taxes even worse. We are so good at it. twodogsbarking 11 hrs ago #14