Trump’s Tax-Free Tips Idea Attracts Even Once-Wary Democrats

July 15, 2024, 2:30 PM UTC

While momentum is growing on both sides of the aisle for former President Donald Trump’s proposal to exempt tips from income taxes, some lawmakers are warning that deep faults in the idea could hurt workers in the long run.

Trump made the pitch last month at a campaign rally in Las Vegas—home to many service workers—but gave few details. Yet the idea is front and center in the Republican National Committee’s 2024 platform as the party’s convention takes place in Milwaukee this week.

Lawmakers have quickly introduced bills to make tips tax-free as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has said ...

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