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Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday proposed eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year, as a law that provides a similar federal tax deduction takes effect for 2025 tax-year filings. "I’m ...

President Donald Trump delivered on his promise to exempt tips from taxes but critics say the “Big Beautiful” policy may deliver a smaller advantage than expected — and could hurt the very workers ...

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What began as a campaign promise in Nevada became law this summer with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "No taxes on tips" is now nationwide. But even as pundits debate its merits, ...