Archive for July 25th, 2007
Do Massage Therapists Accept Tips?
25 July 2007I have heard that some students can accept tips during clinic. The state of Washington however considers Massage therapy to fall under health care professionals and does not allow tips to be received during Education. After education is complete and licensure is accomplished, tipping is not required but is defiantly appreciated.
When I give tips, the first thing I consider is the quality of the service provided. If my time spent was enjoyable with good company I tip well, if the opposite occurs my tipping is not inspired. Whenever I have a trade for service, I always tip. There are also courtesy tips for below minimum wage food servers, even if I have had a bad experience I feel obligated to give 15%.
Tips are a great way to show appreciation for a job well done. I have heard that some people can be under the impression that giving tips ensures little extras not taught in Massage Theory. I have not yet encountered this, thank goodness nor will I ever want to encourage that type of behavior. Sometimes no matter what you do, people will try to push the envelope. The nice thing is, we can refuse service, end the massage or report repeaters or agitators to the authorities.
Reporting tips on your quarterly tax returns are also a requirement. Counted as part of income subject to taxation. Do Massage Therapists accept tips? Absolutely.