Is the service charge given to restaurant employees subject to withholding tax on compensation?

Posted on February 4, 2009 – 8:22 pm

Derrick says:


Most of the restaurants include service charge in the bill of its customers. This service charge is distributed to the restaurant employees as part of their payroll. Will the service charge also be subject to tax? Should the company withhold tax for this?

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Tags: Payroll Service, Restaurant Employees, Restaurants, Withholding Tax

2 Responses »

1. Dayna on February 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm:

   My wifes restaurant charges gratuity of 15 if the gratuity of 15 if the party is basically treated as reportable tip.
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2. Jeanmarie on February 5th, 2009 at 10:50 pm:

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