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2. Did anyone really think it would apply to

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:16 PM

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regular working Americans?

As you say, it's the rich.

Along with politicians and justices who get a "donation" in exchange for doing a favor. SCROTUS ruled that it's only a bribe if they get paid first. Afterward, it's a gratuity. That'll now just be called a tip also.

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Ohh That's Rich - no tax on tips scam [View all] Figarosmom Yesterday OP

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #1

Did anyone really think it would apply to FoxNewsSucks Yesterday #2

I'd hardly say that the people who are eligible for this particular deduction are rich. Ms. Toad Yesterday #4

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #5

Thanks for the correction! Ms. Toad Yesterday #8

Apples and oranges. Ms. Toad Yesterday #3

I don't think its a dollar per dollar deduction of $25k. Solomon Yesterday #6

It's a full deduction of the tip income up to 25,000. Ms. Toad Yesterday #9

My son makes quite a bit of money in tips PCB66 Yesterday #7

+ how much did the 0.5% percent like dim donnie get? pansypoo53219 Yesterday #10