A new federal change promising “no tax on tips” is getting a lot of attention among service workers, but tax experts say the policy may not benefit everyone — especially some of the lowest-paid tipped workers.
The idea behind the change is simple: allow tipped workers to keep more of what they earn. For many in Tucson’s service industry, that initially sounds like long-awaited relief.
April Ballou, a server at Gus Balon’s Restaurant in midtown who has worked in the service industry for most of her life — including 17 years at the Tucson restaurant — said tips are essential in a job where income can fluctuate from week to week…