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New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to Know

New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to Knowby: John B Love IIIPublished on: 02/01/2026

A plain-English breakdown of the new qualified tips deduction available for 2025–2028, including what counts as tips, reporting requirements, income limits, and who may not qualify.

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New Deduction for Qualified Tips (2025–2028): What Tipped Workers Need to Know