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No tax on tips

The original promise

Pledge to exempt tipped income from federal income tax.

Promised June 9, 2024 · Tax legislation, 119th Congress

Why this status

Tax legislation enacted in 2025 created a deduction for qualified tipped income with caps and phase-outs rather than a full exemption.

Reviewed by a human editor. Last verified August 18, 2026.

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