People tip tattoo artists?I mean I tip things outside of restaurants, etc when I know the person is on hourly and does a good job, but largely tattoo artists work at their own rate and take all if not a % of the cost, they just pay a monthly chair cost, etc. so why on earth would I tip for that outside of so thrilled with the work I felt compelled to naturally.
I’ve had tattoo artists state they expect a tip up front.
I’ve had others say don’t worry about it.
It all depends I guess. But I do agree, considering they set their own fees why not just be upfront about all that? Maybe for tax purposes? But I highly doubt most tattoo artists are experts at tax law.
Why the fuck would you be discussing a tip PRIOR to them putting something permanent on your body?
Man. For spite I’d tell them of course you’ll get a tip, then just not because all you’ve done is made me fear that if I say I don’t tip, you’ll fuck up my tattoo or do shitty work.
The artists want a tip because so they don’t plan to report that income. Simple as that. They document they charged $100, taxes take $30 so their take home $70. If they charge $75 and you tip $25, they won’t report that part and take home will be $77.50.
~10% increased profitability and, in theory, only costs the government their taxes.
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u/hurlcarl 9h ago
People tip tattoo artists?I mean I tip things outside of restaurants, etc when I know the person is on hourly and does a good job, but largely tattoo artists work at their own rate and take all if not a % of the cost, they just pay a monthly chair cost, etc. so why on earth would I tip for that outside of so thrilled with the work I felt compelled to naturally.