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“Public service is my motto. Ninety-nine percent of the people in Chicago drink and gamble. I’ve tried to serve them decent liquor and square games. But I’m not appreciated.” 

— Al Capone

Breaking the law can be productive (for everyone)

Here are two things I believe: Tipping in cash so your server doesn’t owe taxes is good — but officially making income earned from tips tax-free is bad.

Let me explain.

Paying tips in cash is good because it helps low-margin businesses like restaurants hire staff they might not otherwise be able to afford.

More broadly, cash…

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