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Employment-based salons have been subject to unfair disparities in the tax code for decades. As service sector small businesses commonly owned by women and minorities, the beauty industry is deserving of equitable access to the existing 45 (b) tax tip credit which will create tax parity allowing salons to thrive.
What is the FICA tax tip credit?
In 1993 Congress passed the 45B FICA tax tip credit allowing restaurants to claim a dollar-for-dollar tax tip credit on the employer portion of FICA taxes that businesses pay on tips that employees receive directly from their customers.
As
the second-highest tipped industry, salons should receive parity with the restaurant industry in the tax code, but presently they do not. Including the salon and spa industry in this legislation could help our industry greatly.
PROPOSAL
TALKING POINTS
The 45B FICA Tax Tip Credit for Salons is bipartisan, bicameral legislation which directly help women, minorities, and small business owners while shrinking the tax gap and increasing tip reporting compliance.
THE STATS
Hair salons, barbershops and other beauty service establishments are some of the most reliable paths to the middle class for women and minorities, employing more than 2x the national average.
Expanding this credit will help marginalized communities build a better future for themselves and their families.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We need more support than ever to include salons in the 45B FICA tax tip credit. Here is how you can help take action and spread the word!
Take 5 minutes to send a quick email through our system to your Congress people.
Download the toolkit and share with your industry friends and clients why the 45B FICA tax tip credit is vital to our industries success.
Share your personal story with our templated letter to send to your Congressperson.
Want to get more involved? Email Advocacy Program Manager, Kati Rapoza to take part in communicating further with your Members of Congress.
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The PBA Issue Advocacy Fund (IAF) is generously supported by contributions from those who work within and are associated with the professional beauty industry. Your donation to the Fund helps ensure we retain the leadership and financial resources necessary
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TOOLKIT
Download the #FICAforSalons toolkits! Get social shareables, suggested social copy and tweets, talking points and material to display in your salon to educate both your employees and clients. Spread the word!
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Bill Sponsors
Darin LaHood (R-IL)
Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Rob Portman (R-OH)
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