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Jimmy Fallon Jokes There Will No Longer Be Taxes on Tips 'Or $400 Million Jets'

  • On May 20, 2025, the No Tax on Tips Act, a bipartisan initiative led by Senator Ted Cruz in Washington, D.C., received unanimous approval from the U.S. Senate.
  • The Act arose from concerns over financial burdens on tipped workers and builds on President Trump's 2024 campaign promise for economic relief.
  • The law excludes up to twenty-five thousand dollars of yearly cash gratuities from federal income taxation for workers who earn less than one hundred sixty thousand dollars and have customarily received tips before 2024.
  • Senate Minority Leader Schumer expressed optimism about progress toward removing tax obligations on tips earned by service industry workers, highlighting widespread backing despite concerns over potential impacts on government revenue.
  • The bill has moved on to the House of Representatives, where its outcome is uncertain amid ongoing debates over broader tax and immigration issues and worries about potential negative impacts on wages and benefits.
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The Bill that Eliminates Tax on Tips Is Moving Forward; What Does It Mean and Who Benefits?

On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously passed the Law to Eliminate Taxes on Propines in a surprise vote, which could push forward an idea put forward by President Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign. If passed, the law would create a federal income tax deduction of up to $25,000 a year, with some limitations. The tax exemption applies to workers who usually receive cash tips, which are declared to their employer for payroll tax withholdings, accor…

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Telemundo 20 broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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