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Which jobs are covered by Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ policy?

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(NewsNation) — The jobs eligible for a tax deduction under the “no tax on tips” policy in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” were revealed to Axios on Monday by the Treasury Department.

In July, Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill into law, after it narrowly passed the House and Senate. One of the policies included in the controversial megabill was to eliminate taxes on tips.

In 2023, Yale’s budget lab estimated that approximately 4 million Americans worked in tipped industries, accounting for roughly 2.5% of all employment in the country.

Initially, it was unclear what jobs the tax deductions would apply to. Now, the Treasury Department has settled on an “expansive but fair” list, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Axios.


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The policy is effective through 2028, and the maximum annual deduction on tips is $25,000, according to the IRS.

The 68 jobs that qualify for the “no tax on tips” policy were separated into eight categories by the Treasury Department:

Beverage and food service

Bartenders

Wait Staff

Food Servers, Non-restaurant

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Chefs and Cooks

Food Preparation Workers

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Dishwashers

Host Staff, Restaurant, Lounge and Coffee Shop

Bakers


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Entertainment and events

Gambling Dealers

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

Gambling Cage Workers

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Dancers

Musicians and Singers

Disc Jockeys (except radio)

Entertainers & performers

Digital Content Creators

Ushers, Lobby Attendants and Ticket Takers

Locker Room, Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants


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Hospitality and guest services

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Concierges

Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerks

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Home Services

Home Maintenance and Repair Workers

Home Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Home Electricians

Home Plumbers

Home Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Home Appliance Installers and Repairers

Home Cleaning Service Workers

Locksmiths

Roadside Assistance Workers


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Personal services

Personal Care and Service Workers

Private Event Planners

Private Event and Portrait Photographers

Private Event Videographers

Event Officiants

Pet Caretakers

Tutors

Nannies and Babysitters

Personal appearance and wellness

Skincare Specialists

Massage Therapists

Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists and Cosmetologists

Shampooers

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Technicians

Makeup Artists

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Tattoo Artists and Piercers

Tailors

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers


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Recreation and instruction

Golf Caddies

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Recreational and Tour Pilots

Tour Guides and Escorts

Travel Guides

Sports and Recreation Instructors

Transportation and delivery

Parking and Valet Attendants

Taxi and Rideshare Drivers and Chauffeurs

Shuttle Drivers

Goods Delivery People

Personal Vehicle and Equipment Cleaners

Private and Charter Bus Drivers

Water Taxi Operators and Charter Boat Workers

Rickshaw, Pedicab, and Carriage Drivers

Home Movers

Axios contributed to this report