President Donald Trump arrives to speak on his plan to end tax on tips in Las Vegas, Jan. 25, 2025.
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Who qualifies for ‘no tax on tips’
The Treasury’s preliminary list outlined 68 occupations that “customarily and regularly received tips” on or before Dec. 31, 2024, which would qualify for the new deduction.
Here are the tipped workers who may qualify for Trump’s “no tax on tips” deduction:
Beverage and food service
BartendersWait staffFood servers, non-restaurantDining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpersChefs and cooksFood preparation workersFast food and counter workersDishwashersHost staff, restaurant, lounge and coffee shopBakers
Entertainment and events
Gambling dealersGambling change persons and booth cashiersGambling cage workersGambling and sports book writers and runnersDancersMusicians and singersDisc jockeys, except radioEntertainers and performersDigital content creatorsUshers, lobby attendants and ticket takersLocker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants
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Hospitality and guest services
Baggage porters and bellhopsConciergesHotel, motel and resort desk clerksMaids and housekeeping cleaners
Home services
Home maintenance and repair workersHome landscaping and groundskeeping workersHome electriciansHome plumbersHome heating and air conditioning mechanics and installersHome appliance installers and repairersHome cleaning service workersLocksmiths Roadside assistance workers
Personal services
Personal care and service workersPrivate event plannersPrivate event and portrait photographersPrivate event videographersEvent officiantsPet caretakersTutorsNannies and babysitters
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Personal appearance and wellness
Skincare specialistsMassage therapistsBarbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologistsShampooersManicurists and pedicuristsEyebrow threading and waxing techniciansMakeup artists Exercise trainers and group fitness instructorsTattoo artists and piercersTailorsShoe and leather workers and repairers
Recreation and instruction
Golf caddiesSelf-enrichment teachersRecreational and tour pilotsTour guides and escortsTravel guidesSports and recreation instructors
Transportation and delivery
Parking and valet attendantsTaxi, rideshare drivers and chauffeursShuttle driversGoods delivery peoplePersonal vehicle and equipment cleanersPrivate and charter bus driversWater taxi operators and charter boat workersRickshaw, pedicab and carriage driversHome movers
How ‘no tax on tips’ works
The “no tax on tips” provision allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000, which reduces taxable income.
The deduction phases out, or gets smaller, once modified adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000. The tax break is available even if you don’t itemize deductions.
However, “you’re still likely paying state taxes” on tip income, and you’ll owe payroll levies for Medicare and Social Security, Ben Henry-Moreland, a certified financial planner with advisor platform Kitces.com, previously told CNBC.
The provision, which defines “qualifying tips” as money willingly given by the customer or payor, includes gratuities paid in cash or by credit card, as well as earnings from a tip-sharing arrangement.
