Tips and tax

Destiny826 Posted: Oct 04, 2006 04:12 PM

Tips and tax

Is it normal for a catering hall to add tips and tax on top of the ceremony fee. Our ceremony fee is already $500.00

JIFFY Posted: Oct 04, 2006 06:22 PM

Re: Tips and tax

That is an excellent question but I don't know the answer. I hope someone does!

jgl Posted: Oct 04, 2006 06:26 PM

Re: Tips and tax

I was told by one catering hall (can't remember which) that they are SUPPOSED to tax the cost BEFORE tip. You should not be taxed on gratuity!!

snowcat Posted: Oct 04, 2006 06:46 PM

Re: Tips and tax

You cannot be taxed on a gratuity. Many halls charge a service charge, not a gratuity- this is a salary and must be taxed. Check the wording of your contract- if it says gratuity and then adding tax, this is illegal

tax is added after all charges (unless your hall has a gratiuty included- that must be added afterwards) so everything, including the ceremony is taxed (and often service charged as well)