Jul 16, 2025 - News
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Iowa tippers leave behind gratuities of 20%, slightly above the national average, according to Toast data.
Why it matters: Wages from tips have been at the forefront of political discourse as President Trump's "no tax on tips" campaign promise came partially to fruition in the "big, beautiful bill" recently signed into law.
The intrigue: New rules honor Trump's idea to end taxes on tips on the surface, but they don't eliminate all tip taxes. How it'll work.