Harris, Trump Plans to Exempt Tips From Taxation Could Change Remuneration, Dampen Wage Growth: Tax Expert

Evelyn Li
By Evelyn Li
August 15, 2024NTD Good Morning
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In a rare point of agreement, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump say they want to abolish taxes on tips. In addition, there is a similar bipartisan bill currently before Congress. However, economists are now weighing in on the issue, and explaining why the move might encourage a drive toward more gratuity-based remuneration for workers, which could lead to wage growth being stifled.

NTD spoke with Pete Sepp, the president of the National Taxpayers Union, to find out more.