Trump Touts Tax Deductions for Tipped Wages in Las Vegas

President credits Las Vegas as the 'birthplace' of 'no tax on tips' policy, says workers seeing refunds up to $8,000.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:55am

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A serene, cinematic painting of a lone casino worker standing behind a bar, their face obscured in shadow while warm light streams in from a nearby window, capturing the quiet contemplation of the service industry in Las Vegas.The president's tax deductions for tipped wages aim to provide relief to service industry workers in Las Vegas, a city with a large concentration of tipped employees.Las Vegas Today

President Trump touted his tax deductions for tipped wages in Las Vegas, the place where he was inspired to pursue the policy. Trump said Las Vegas workers have reported refunds of '$8,000 or more' from 'no tax on tips alone' as part of his signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which also included other tax cuts and deductions.

Why it matters

The 'no tax on tips' deduction was a key part of Trump's tax reform package, aimed at providing relief to service industry workers in a city like Las Vegas that has a large concentration of tipped employees. The president is highlighting the policy's impact as he looks to tout his economic record.

The details

Trump said the 'no tax on tips' deductions were part of his OBBBA legislation, which also slashed taxes on overtime pay, vehicle loan interest, raised standard and state and local tax deductions, and included significant new tax relief for businesses and seniors. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 53 million filers have taken advantage of at least one of the president's signature tax cuts, including more than 6 million who claimed no tax on tips deductions.

  • Trump made the remarks during a roundtable with workers benefitting from the new deduction in Las Vegas on April 16, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who championed the 'no tax on tips' policy as part of his tax reform efforts.

Scott Bessent

The U.S. Treasury Secretary, who participated in the Las Vegas roundtable and provided data on the impact of Trump's tax cuts.

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What they’re saying

“This is the birthplace of a little idea called 'no tax on tips,'”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“Together, these brand new cuts and deductions in the Republican bill have been claimed by nearly half of all tax filers, so in one form or another, more than 50% have taken advantage of the things that we put into the bill.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

What’s next

The president is expected to continue touting the impact of his tax cuts as he looks to boost his economic record ahead of the 2028 election.

The takeaway

Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy was a key part of his broader tax reform efforts, aimed at providing relief to service industry workers in cities like Las Vegas that have a large concentration of tipped employees. The president is highlighting the tangible benefits of the policy as he seeks to bolster his economic credentials.