Mahoning Valley - Proposals to end federal taxes on tips is now a major talking point for both presidential candidates.

While some say it would be a huge win for employees--some economists say this could come with potential drawbacks and unintended consequences

Service industry workers in the Valley say having more money in their pockets is something they'd raise their glass to.

"If you look at what the minimum wage is, what your average server makes, we're about $4 under minimum wage all the time so once again, our gratuity not being taxed, that is the bulk of our income. It would be massive for us at the end of the year just to have even $100  or $200 back in our bank accounts." Bistro 1907 bartender Phyllip Steffenhagen said. 

Although the proposal is being met with enthusiasm and bipartisan support, economists are not convinced this is a well thought out policy.

Like many economists, Omid Bagheri, associate professor of econmics at Kent State University says tax exemptions equal less money for the government and could add to the nations deficit. But he's more concerned that no tax could lead to employers reducing wages for their employees.

"If the employer knows that the government is collecting tax on tips, it means  those employees are making more money at the end of the day," Begheri said adding "An employer might want to decrease as much as possible the amount of fixed salary they are paying them,"