No Tax on Tips Act

Senate Bill

S. 129

119th Congress

No Tax on Tips Act

Held at the desk.

Introduced:Jan 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill creates a new tax deduction of up to 25,000 dollars for tips received by employees in tipped occupations. Cash tips reported to employers for payroll purposes qualify for the deduction. Workers earning over 160,000 dollars cannot claim it. The bill also expands the employer tax credit for tips to include beauty services like barbering, nail care, and spa treatments.

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Held at the desk.

SponsorTammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Introduced1/16/2025

StatusHeld at the desk.

ChamberSenate

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No Tax on Tips Act

This bill creates a new tax deduction of up to 25,000 dollars for tips received by employees in tipped occupations. Cash tips reported to employers for payroll purposes qualify for the deduction. Workers earning over 160,000 dollars cannot claim it. The bill a

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This bill creates a new tax deduction of up to 25,000 dollars for tips received by employees in tipped occupations. Cash tips reported to employers for payroll purposes qualify for the deduction. Workers earning over 160,000 dollars cannot claim it. The bill also expands the employer tax credit for tips to include beauty services like barbering, nail care, and spa treatments.

Bill Number: 129
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Held at the desk.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: No Tax on Tips Act
Bill Number: 129
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Status: Held at the desk.
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Summary: This bill creates a new tax deduction of up to 25,000 dollars for tips received by employees in tipped occupations. Cash tips reported to employers for payroll purposes qualify for the deduction. Workers earning over 160,000 dollars cannot claim it. The bill also expands the employer tax credit for

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill creates a new tax deduction of up to 25,000 dollars for tips received by employees in tipped occupations. Cash tips reported to employers for payroll purposes qualify for the deduction. Workers earning over 160,000 dollars cannot claim it. The bill also expands the employer tax credit for tips to include beauty services like barbering, nail care, and spa treatments.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Tax on Tips ActThis bill establishes a new tax deduction of up to $25,000 for tips, subject to limitations. The bill also expands the business tax credit for the portion of payroll taxes an employer pays on certain tips to include payroll taxes paid on tips received in connection with certain beauty services.Under the bill, the new tax deduction for tips is limited to cash tips (1) received by an employee during the course of employment in an occupation that customarily receives tips, and (2) reported by the employee to the employer for purposes of withholding payroll taxes. (Under current law, an employee is required to report tips exceeding $20 per month to their employer.)Further, an employee with compensation exceeding a specified threshold ($160,000 in 2025 and adjusted annually for inflation) in the prior tax year may not claim the new tax deduction for tips.Finally, the bill expands the business tax credit for the portion of payroll taxes that an employer pays on certain tips to include payroll taxes paid on tips received in connection with barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. (Under current law, an employer is allowed a business tax credit for the amount of payroll taxes paid on certain tips received by an employee in connection with providing, delivering, or serving food or beverages.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates 25,000 dollar tax deduction for reported tips
Limited to employees in customary tipping occupations
Income cap of 160,000 dollars (inflation adjusted)
Expands employer tip credit to beauty service industries
Applies only to tips reported for payroll tax purposes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation delivers significant tax relief to workers in tipped industries like restaurants, hospitality, and personal services. The 25,000 dollar deduction would make most tips effectively tax-free for eligible workers. The income cap ensures benefits target middle and lower-income workers. Employers also benefit from expanded credits for beauty service tips.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Related Subjects

Accounting and auditing

Food industry and services

Income tax deductions

Service industries

Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

129, 119th Congress (2025). "No Tax on Tips Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-129

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