Two years after “no tax on tips” became a campaign promise, Las Vegas workers describe different experiences with the tax break: a refund for some, limits that leave others out, and concerns about how far the savings go.
With Election Day approaching, the Culinary Union is pushing for changes to the deduction, arguing that it falls short for workers who receive mandatory gratuities and married couples who both earn tips.
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For Jennifer Hanson, a banquet server at Red Rock, the benefit does not reach her banquet income.
“So in theory, it sounds great, but it needs to be fixed,” Hanson said.
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Pappageorge said the union has petitioned the Treasury Department and IRS and plans to continue pushing for changes after the election.