Sure, making tip income tax-free would help, but keep in mind that 37% percent of tipped workers DO NOT PAY federal income tax at all because they earn so little! Rather than offering the crumbs of a limited tax exemption, we can offer real help to those in the service industry. Things like:
* Raise the minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to the living wage rate of $20.00 per hour, and eliminate the tipped minimum wage rate entirely.
* Enact universal health care.
* Eliminate student loans and tuition for college and trade schools.
* Support worker organizing and unionization to protect workers from abuse and unfair management actions.
If we're serious about helping workers at the lowest end of the income scale, let's take agressive legislative action that will result in life-changing opportunities for our fellow citizens who work for tips.
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