Scoop: List of jobs covered by Trump's "no tax on tips" (See if you qualify)
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The Treasury Department has given Axios a first look at the list of 68 jobs that qualify for a new tax deduction under the "no tax on tips" pledge in President Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Why it matters: Until now, the administration hadn't specified the exact occupations that are eligible for the tax cut in the megabill. There's good news on the list for everyone from golf caddies to party DJs to home electricians.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who made a Labor Day swing of three Washington-area restaurants to promote the tipping provision, told Axios the list of covered occupations is "expansive but fair."
- "For workers, $20 here and $20 there can make a big difference," Bessent said during an interview at McLean Family Restaurant in suburban Virginia.
What's next: The list will be published in the Federal Register as part of proposed regulations by the Treasury and the IRS.
Here are the jobs, which Treasury broke into eight categories:
1. Beverage & food service
- Bartenders
- Wait Staff
- Food Servers, Non-restaurant
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
- Chefs and Cooks
- Food Preparation Workers
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Dishwashers
- Host Staff, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
- Bakers
2. Entertainment & events
- Gambling Dealers
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
- Gambling Cage Workers
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
- Dancers
- Musicians and Singers
- Disc Jockeys (except radio)
- Entertainers & performers
- Digital Content Creators
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Locker Room, Coatroom and Dressing Room Attendants
3. Hospitality & guest services
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Concierges
- Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerks
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
4. Home Services
- Home Maintenance and Repair Workers
- Home Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
- Home Electricians
- Home Plumbers
- Home Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
- Home Appliance Installers and Repairers
- Home Cleaning Service Workers
- Locksmiths
- Roadside Assistance Workers
5. Personal services
- Personal Care and Service Workers
- Private Event Planners
- Private Event and Portrait Photographers
- Private Event Videographers
- Event Officiants
- Pet Caretakers
- Tutors
- Nannies and Babysitters
6. Personal appearance & wellness
- Skincare Specialists
- Massage Therapists
- Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
- Shampooers
- Manicurists and Pedicurists
- Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Technicians
- Makeup Artists
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
- Tattoo Artists and Piercers
- Tailors
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers
7. Recreation & instruction
- Golf Caddies
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Recreational and Tour Pilots
- Tour Guides and Escorts
- Travel Guides
- Sports and Recreation Instructors
8. Transportation & delivery
- Parking and Valet Attendants
- Taxi and Rideshare Drivers and Chauffeurs
- Shuttle Drivers
- Goods Delivery People
- Personal Vehicle and Equipment Cleaners
- Private and Charter Bus Drivers
- Water Taxi Operators and Charter Boat Workers
- Rickshaw, Pedicab, and Carriage Drivers
- Home Movers
