I recommend listening to AOC’s response to the presidential address purely for the very good explanation of what’s wrong with the idea of “no tax on tips” and the perverse “unintended consequences” that would come out of that.
AOC responds to Trump’s Congressional Address | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Mar 6, 2025
I highly recommend keeping in mind that like they’re decimating good union stable secure jobs in government right now, that in many (more corrupt) nations, it’s typical for you to have to take bribes (tips?) whenever you interact with government services. For example, at the DMV, you’re expected to take cash to give to the civil servant who gets you your drivers license. I don’t even like the idea of restaurant workers having to rely on tips, never mind having government workers openly expected to take bribes.