Tip your servers, not the IRS. On May 20, 2025, the Senate passed the No Taxes On Tips Act, a bipartisan slam-dunk that wipes federal income tax off tips for service workers. It’s a rare day when D.C. delivers something Americans want.
The Daily Caller reported that the Senate, in a unanimous vote, greenlit the No Taxes On Tips Act, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and co-sponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev.
This fulfills a key 2024 campaign promise by President Donald Trump to ease the tax burden on tipped workers. No senator, red or blue, dared object to Rosen’s call for unanimous consent.
Trump first pitched this idea at a Nevada rally in June 2024, vowing to scrap taxes on tips “right away.” Nevada, home to countless service workers, cheered the loudest. The promise wasn’t just talk—it’s now one step from law.
“No tax and tips were one of President Trump’s key promises,” Rosen said on May 20, 2025. Nice to see a Democrat admit Trump’s got the people’s pulse. Nevada’s service industry, from waiters to bartenders, stands to gain big.
Cruz, never one to miss a victory lap, called the bill’s passage a “commonsense policy” that unites both parties. He’s not wrong—when was the last time the Senate agreed on anything? This isn’t just a win for Trump; it’s a win for workers.
“I’m proud of what the Senate just did,” Cruz said, praising the rare bipartisan harmony. Don’t get used to it, folks. Partisan gridlock will likely resume by breakfast.
Trump’s June 2024 rally cry—“We’re not going to do it”—set the stage for this tax relief. He promised action “right away,” and the Senate’s move proves he’s not just blowing hot air. Say what you want about the man, but he’s delivering on this one.
House Republicans are also on board, tucking a similar provision into their massive tax and spending package. It covers not just tips but overtime pay, too. Looks like the GOP’s working overtime to keep the MAGA base happy.
Cruz predicted the bill’s success, saying on May 20, 2025, it’s “very close to 100%” certain to become law. Whether it passes standalone or hitches a ride on the House’s “big, beautiful bill,” as he put it, tax-free tips are coming. Confidence like that is why Cruz keeps winning.
Nevada’s service-heavy economy makes this bill a game-changer for the Silver State. Waitresses, cabbies, and hotel staff won’t see Uncle Sam skimming their hard-earned tips anymore. That’s real relief, not progressive pipe dreams.
Rosen, pushing for her state’s workers, deserves credit for crossing the aisle. “No tax and tips” isn’t just a Trump slogan—it’s a lifeline for folks scraping by. Maybe more Democrats should take notes.
Cruz, fresh off another bipartisan win with the Take It Down Act, is on a roll. That bill, passed in February 2025 with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., tackled revenge porn and AI deepfakes. The guy’s proving conservatives can fight for justice without woke nonsense.
“One way or another, no tax on tips is going to become law,” Cruz declared. He’s right—whether it’s the Senate’s bill or the House’s package, tipped workers are about to catch a break. That’s a policy even the most diehard progressive can’t whine about.
Trump’s vision for tax-free tips, born in Nevada’s heat, is now a Senate reality. Service workers, long ignored by coastal elites, finally get their due. Here’s hoping the House seals the deal—and fast.