Contact Congress about H.R. 482: No Tax on Tips Act
Workers in traditionally tipped jobs could deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from their federal taxes each year. Beauty businesses like salons and spas would also get a new employer tax break on the Social Security taxes they pay on employee tips.
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No Tax on Tips Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest action on H.R. 482: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects workers who earn tips and the businesses that employ them, especially in food service and beauty industries.
Why this matters: Millions of Americans work in tipped jobs, and tips often make up a big chunk of their total pay. This bill could put real money back in their pockets.
Key provisions in H.R. 482
- Creates a brand-new federal tax deduction for tips earned by workers in qualifying jobs.
- The deduction maxes out at $25,000 in tips per person per year.
- Only cash tips in occupations that traditionally received tips before the end of 2023 qualify, based on a Treasury-defined list.
- Workers earning above a set pay threshold from the same employer cannot use the deduction for tips from that employer.
- The Treasury Department must publish an official list of qualifying tipped occupations within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 482
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 482
- What is H.R. 482?
- Workers in traditionally tipped jobs could deduct up to $25,000 in tip income from their federal taxes each year. Beauty businesses like salons and spas would also get a new employer tax break on the Social Security taxes they pay on employee tips.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 482?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 482?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 482 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
