On July 4, 2025, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law by President Trump. With a stroke of a pen, the foundation of "no tax on tips" is laid. This new tax code created a federal income tax deduction, meaning it reduced taxable income and, by extension, tax liability for the person claiming it. The tip deduction maxes out at $25,000 per year, and it is available regardless of whether a taxpayer takes the standard deduction or itemizes. Upon reaching $150