Workers in Las Vegas Criticize President Trump for Failing to Eliminate Taxes on Tip Income
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In the heart of Nevada, Sin City, the topic of ending tip taxation has been making waves, especially among the city's substantial workforce of tipped workers. Just before assuming office for his second term, President Donald Trump made a promise in Las Vegas to end this taxation. But, more than a hundred days have passed, and those workers are still eagerly waiting for any signs of change.
With the highest concentration of tipped workers in the nation, this issue has become a hot topic of conversation in the city. The Culinary Union Local 226, keeping a watchful eye, insists that they are not content with mere promises. They want to witness "real action" on this matter, not just empty promises.
When quizzed about the status, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that Trump is working alongside Congress to bring about this change. Two pieces of legislation are currently under review, including the one that would excise tips from taxable income and another aiming to eliminate the $2.13 sub-wage and institute a uniform $7.25 wage, along with a reduction in federal obligation.
However, workers are left in a state of uncertainty, waiting to see if one of Trump's biggest pledges will indeed transform into policy.
The situation has been a point of interest, with legislative progress towards the 'No Tax on Tips Act' making strides. This act, likely to be incorporated in this year's tax legislation, aims to exempt tips from taxable income, although it may incur significant potential revenue losses. The idea gained bipartisan backing, with prominent Democrats like then-Vice President Kamala Harris and Nevada Democrats lending their support.
Yet, with action still elusive, tipped workers wait expectantly. Congressman Steven Horsford has presented an alternative, the TIPS Act, as a viable solution to address tipped workers' concerns. Although, the outcome remains uncertain. The persistent struggle highlighted once again that while progress might be made, implementation might still take time.
- Tipped workers in Las Vegas, who constitute the highest concentration in the nation, are still waiting for signs of change after President Donald Trump's promise to end tip taxation during his second term.
- The Culinary Union Local 226, keeping a watchful eye, is not content with mere promises and wants to witness "real action" on this issue.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that President Trump is working alongside Congress to bring about an end to tip taxation, with two pieces of legislation currently under review.
- The No Tax on Tips Act, likely to be incorporated in this year’s tax legislation, aims to exempt tips from taxable income, potentially incurring significant revenue losses.
- Congressman Steven Horsford has presented the TIPS Act as a viable solution to address tipped workers' concerns, but the outcome remains uncertain, leaving workers in a state of uncertainty.
