Trump Heads to Vegas to Push “No Tax on Tips” Plan

President Donald Trump is looking to promote his “No Tax on Tips” policy during a rally in Southern Nevada scheduled for Thursday, April 16, just one day after the federal tax filing deadline.

Workers Would Deduct Up to $25K in Tips 

The proposal is an important piece of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the controversial Republican-backed tax plan that includes a series of provisions meant to cut the tax burden for workers in the hospitality and casino industries. 

Under the measure, tipped employees would be able to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal taxes starting in 2026. The provision is currently set to run through at least 2028.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s trip to Vegas, saying “You’ll hear a lot from the president about how his policies have benefited the American people, and I’m proud to report that the president will be traveling next week to the great states of Nevada and Arizona to tout this historic accomplishment over the course of the next week.”

The proposal has drawn support even from some critics. The Culinary Union, which represents a large share of casino workers, has welcomed the tax relief after a challenging year for Las Vegas tourism with the numver of visitors dropping by 7.5% in 2025, making things harder for workers who rely heavily on tips.

During a previous visit to Circa Resort & Casino, Trump make sure to emphasize the impact that the new policy will have on restaurant workers, servers, valets, bellhops, bartenders, or caddies: ”Your tips will be 100% yours.”

The Gambling Loss Deduction Saga 

However, another part of the same tax bill is drawing criticism, particularly from lawmakers in Nevada. The legislation reduces the amount of gambling losses that can be deducted against winnings from 100% to 90%. 

This means that a gambler who breaks even over the year could still owe taxes on a portion of their winnings.

Nevada representatives Dina Titus and Catherine Cortez Masto have introduced separate bills to restore the full deduction. Titus urged action ahead of Trump’s visit, writing, “When @POTUS is here in Nevada talking taxes next week, let’s ask him to fix the 90% gambling loss deduction.”

As the debate continues, Trump’s upcoming stop in Las Vegas is expected to highlight both the benefits and the tensions within the proposed tax changes.