To: andyk
A gratuity is by definition something that is NOT owed - it is something given by freely by choice.
ALL gratuties are optional.
If a restaurant wants to charge an extra fee for large parties, then they need to state so plainly and then it cannot be treated as a tip for IRS purposes.
27 posted on
11/10/2004 12:44:07 PM PST by
Notwithstanding
(TeeRayZuh - the other Gabor sister.)
To: Notwithstanding
A gratuity is by definition something that is NOT owed - it is something given by freely by choice.
ALL gratuties are optional.
If a restaurant wants to charge an extra fee for large parties, then they need to state so plainly and then it cannot be treated as a tip for IRS purposes.
Yes, I read the article. You're repeating what the prosecutor said, but thanks...
110 posted on
11/10/2004 1:52:51 PM PST by
andyk
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