Senate unanimously approves bill to create tax deduction for cash tips

[LonePirate]

9. I am really torn on this.

I generally support the concept of excluding tips from taxable income as millions of taxpayers in the lower and middle classes in this country rely on tips to make ends meet. I absolutely despise that Trump crafted this policy or is at least given credit for coming up with this policy. He and Repubs will receive all the credit with none going to Dems if this becomes law. At best, Dems might be able to avoid going on record as opposing the concept.

That being said, this bill seems to be something different by including the policy within the itemized deductions process which few tip earners currently use and likely won't use in the future unless a hefty portion of their income is from tips. I do not like Rosen allowing this pass via unanimous consent and no objection in the Senate, almost certainly because of the many service and tip-oriented workers in her state. I understand why she allowed this to happen as it may be the least politically painful of the choices here.