Restaurants now adding a ‘venue fee’ to customers’ bills as more sneak in dubious surcharges

Check your receipts, because a restaurant might be charging a fee before you even order. A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, ...

Automatic tip or service charge? New state law requires restaurants to tell diners before they order

A new Florida law that takes effect July 1 requires restaurants to disclose mandatory fees, service charges and credit card ...

Operations Charge law takes effect, restaurants to be more transparent on service fees.

A new state law is targeting hidden restaurant fees, hoping to provide transparency on what you’re spending your money on.
Orlando Weekly

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

A new law approved by the Florida Legislature last year to increase transparency around restaurants’ hidden service charges ...
The Tax Adviser

Fuel tax expirations and new refund provisions require IRS guidance and improved administration

With major fuel tax provisions expiring, the upcoming change to electronic payments, refunds for federal excise taxes, and ...

Clever Credit: A Waiter Added an Unauthorized Tip. Should I Reverse the Charge?

Dispute the charge. If the restaurant proves to be uncooperative, then you need to contact your issuer. This is why gathering evidence is so important, because you'll have to present that information ...