US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to include the elimination of taxes on tips in a legislative package being developed with Republican lawmakers.
The plan, a central campaign pledge during his re-election bid, was unveiled during a speech at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Trump emphasised the importance of the proposal for workers who rely on tips, stating, “We’re going to get it for you. No tax on tips. So, if you’re a restaurant worker, a server, a valet, a bellhop, a bartender, one of my caddies ‒ I go through caddies like candy, if I play badly, I always blame my caddy ‒ or any other worker who relies on tipped income, your tips will be 100% yours.”
This initiative is part of a broader reconciliation bill aimed at enacting Trump’s domestic agenda, which includes proposals on taxes, energy, and the border. The use of the budget reconciliation process allows Republicans to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass budget-related…
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