WASHINGTON — One month after President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill, the American people are celebrating the historic wins included in the legislation. Republicansprevented the largest tax hike in American history for working-class families and also secured additional tax savings for millions of tipped and hourly workers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminates federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, putting real money back into the pockets of the Americans who keep this country running. These changes mean an extra $1,500 a year for tipped workers and hourly employees working overtime.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill wasn’t written for the elites, the media, or a political party – it was written by and for hardworking Americans,” Speaker Johnson said. “With this historic bill, we’re eliminating tax on tips and overtime so that millions of American workers will get to keep more of what they earn. No matter their job or their zip code, Americans are going to feel real, positive results from this legislation.”
Here’s what Americans are saying about no taxes on tips and overtime:
“I think it is going to help a lot of people in the server industry, especially mothers, single mothers.” — Candace Wright, Server, Alabama
“I think that [Not Tax on Tips] really has a farther reach than we’ve yet to see. And I’m really excited about this for a lot of people that work hard and I feel are undervalued and unappreciated.” — Rob Barker, Restaurant Manager, North Carolina
“Tips are like 90% of my income. A little more money in the working people’s pocket lets us enjoy our cities a bit more.” — Hugo Lanos, Bartender, Florida
“It will help our team make a lot better plans of what they will utilize their money for…” — Mike Ellis, County Coroner, South Carolina
“Any more money on our checks is going to be better — that we don’t have to give to the government.” — Jake Gambache, Bartender, Minnesota
“Well, I have four children, so that extra money will be pretty handy. So it would either go towards them or towards my house bills.” — Liz Johnson, Restaurant Worker, Michigan
“I feel like I’ll be able to save a lot more money. We appreciate being able to keep a little bit more of what people give us.” — Kelly Metzger, Server, Ohio
“The Big Beautiful Bill which will end taxes on tips makes things a lot easier around the Taylor household. [B]eing able to keep all of my tips will make it a lot easier for me to afford these extra things that we might not be able to do otherwise.” — Jessica Taylor, Server, Minnesota
“Many of our folks are part-time, either supplemental income to the family or are students putting themselves through school… this will help them achieve their goals.” — Susan Quam, VP, Wisconsin Restaurant Association
“No tax on tips is important to me and my family because it returns more of the hard-earned money that we’ve earned to our family to be able to provide for the incidentals in our family including my son’s medical needs, and ensure that we are able to pay for my older two’s college educations.” — Maliki Krieski, DoorDash Driver, Wisconsin
“Having somebody step in and be more willing to help out because they know that they’re not going to be taxed on that overtime — it will make a HUGE difference.” — Avery Harrell, Nurse, Texas
“We have definitely in our hospitality world — we keep money set aside to prepare for the taxes we have to pay so it will be nice to be able, instead of saving for taxes, to be saving for our future.”— Tyler Michael Ogle, Server, Nevada
“We’ve always owed at the end of the year. This time, I might be able to put it into a college fund.”— Jessica Burrus, Waitress, California
“I think any amount of money saved will have great impact… that would affect absolutely every non-manager in the house. Everybody’s tipped here.” — Chuck Bussler, Restaurant Owner, Hawaii
“You’re talking $2,500 to $3,000 in their pocket a year. That’s real life-changing money.” — Kyle Citrano, Restaurant, Texas
“A lot of people look to restaurants as like a starter job for them or maybe a start to the restaurant industry. So I think we can get a wider variety of applicants if we don’t tax their tips.”— Dutney Block, Restaurant Manager, Nevada
“It will definitely mean more money for groceries. If my grandma needs something, I’ll be able to help her out.” — Michael Cooke, Server, Louisiana
“No taxes. That’s pretty good for my employees – they generate quite a bit of tips. It’s going to help them a lot.” — David Thao, Café Owner, California
“It means more knowing that the money you meant for the person is actually going to the person.” — Hannah Soltay, Server, Ohio
“I believe this is going to generate more spending around the town, and maybe even travel in the future. Or people can start saving and make bigger purchases along the way.” — Devin Williams, Waiter, Georgia
“I’ll be able to do a little bit more with my money. I might stash a little bit more away for having to pay for college or groceries, and just like helping out around with my parents and whatnot.” — Owen Reibel, Server, North Carolina
BOTTOM LINE: Republicans are delivering historic, targeted tax relief while Democrats stood in the way. The One Big Beautiful Billfulfills President Trump’s promises — and proves that when Republicans govern, working Americans win.
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