Jeff Kuhner, host of The Kuhner Report, said in a post on X that President Donald Trump's latest tax reform bill includes provisions to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay.
"Trump continues to deliver," said Kuhner. "Republicans, Democrats & the corporate media said it couldn't be done. Well, Trump just did it - again! Winning. Winning. Winning."
The statement was made on May 12 as the House Ways and Means Committee introduced "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill," which aims to codify President Trump’s 2025 campaign promises on tax reform. According to the committee, the legislation builds on the 2017 Trump tax cuts and seeks to lower taxes further for working-class Americans. It specifically outlines provisions to remove income taxes from tipped wages and overtime pay as part of broader efforts to expand economic opportunity.
AP News reports that the proposed legislation includes sweeping new exemptions for tipped wages, overtime pay, Social Security income, and certain auto loans. The bill directs the Treasury Secretary to provide implementation guidance, especially to prevent abuse by employers who might misclassify pay. This section of the bill is considered a direct appeal to service-sector workers, one of Trump’s core voter bases.
As Congress deliberates on exempting tips from federal income tax, advocacy groups like TechNet are urging lawmakers to include gig economy workers, such as ride-share and delivery drivers, in the proposed tax relief. These independent contractors often rely heavily on tips to supplement their income; yet under current proposals, they may be excluded from the benefits afforded to traditionally tipped employees. TechNet emphasizes that excluding gig workers from such tax exemptions overlooks their significant contribution to the service economy and the financial challenges they face.
According to DBpedia, Kuhner is an American political commentator and talk radio host, best known for hosting a weekday morning show from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WRKO AM 680 in Boston, Massachusetts. He previously served as editor of Insight on the News and has been a frequent contributor to the opinion pages of The Washington Times. His work has also appeared in publications such as Human Events, National Review Online, and Investor’s Business Daily.
