President Donald Trump declared Las Vegas the “birthplace” of his “no tax on tips” policy during a Thursday roundtable in the city, emphasizing new tax deductions for service workers.
“Las Vegas is the home of the largest concentration of tipped workers anywhere in the country, anywhere in the world,” he said. “Thanks to our tax cuts, this week thousands of Nevada waiters, waitresses, casino dealers, bartenders, bellmen, barbers, caddies — I love those caddies, they’re very good if you have the right caddie — and valets receive the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives,” Trump added. “I just want to say, ‘You’re welcome.'”
Trump reported that some workers have seen returns of “$8,000 or more” specifically tied to the tip deduction. The deduction is part of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also includes tax cuts on overtime pay and vehicle loan interest, expanded standard and state and local tax deductions, and additional relief for businesses and seniors. “Together, these brand new cuts and deductions in the Republican bill have been claimed by nearly half of all tax filers,” Trump stated.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who joined the roundtable, said 53 million tax filers have used at least one of the tax cuts, including more than 6 million who claimed the no tax on tips deduction. Trump also tied the policy’s future to upcoming elections. “And we got to win the midterms. If we don’t, these policies are going to be taken away from you,” he warned. He added that taxes would rise sharply if Democrats regain control of Congress. The roundtable concluded with Trump asking attendees about their preferred tax policies. “I think no tax on Social Security,” Trump said. “So much for no tax on tips!”
Trump Claims Las Vegas Is ‘Birthplace’ of His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy, Threatens Rollback If Democrats Win
