WXXI News
There’s growing momentum behind a proposal in Congress to eliminate federal income taxes on tipped earnings.
Supporters of the “No Tax on Tips Act” argue it would put more money in the pockets of service workers. But critics say it might do more to help employers and high earners than the people who depend on tips to survive.
This hour, guest host Gino Fanelli and his guests break down what the legislation would actually do, and what it wouldn’t. We hear from experts, organizers, and workers about what this means for take-home pay, wage structures, and labor protections.
Our guests:
- Kent Gardner, economist
- Casey Moore, organizing director of Workers United Upstate NY
- Melissa Fleischut, president and CEO of the New York State Restaurant Association
- Maria Stojanova-Montoya, bartender and high school English teacher
