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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service on Friday released further guidance for taxpayers who may benefit from the "no tax on tips" provision enacted via President Donald ...

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There are more than 60 jobs that will qualify for President Trump’s “no tax on tips” law ushered in through his “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Service industry workers ranging from bartenders to golf ...