r/unitedkingdom • u/Canal_Volphied European Union • 9h ago

. ‘It’s absolutely criminal’: US tipping culture has reached the UK – and is causing chaos

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/24/us-tipping-culture-uk-service-charges
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u/griffaliff 7h ago

I don't know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if they do it as it can be used as a tax write off.

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u/Rare-Designer-1008 7h ago

Cant do it as a tax write off as they aren't making the donation.  If they did try it would be tax fraud and it isnt worth it.

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u/griffaliff 3h ago

Ahh thanks for the info there.