President Donald Trump held a roundtable discussion in Las Vegas on Thursday to spotlight his administration's "no tax on tips" policy, gathering service workers, first responders, and business owners just after Tax Day.

The event took place at the AC Hotel near Symphony Park, where Trump discussed provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut Act within the One Big Beautiful Bill he signed on July 4, 2025. The policy allows eligible workers in more than 60 occupations, such as bartenders and golf caddies, to deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes. Trump first proposed the idea at a campaign rally in the city last year, telling attendees, "Your tips will be 100% yours."

Participants shared how the changes affected their recent tax returns. Melanie Johnston, who prepares taxes for her family, reported at least a $4,000 increase in their refund, partly due to her husband's overtime from delivery work. Beauty Society owner Joel Rottman described tax savings that allowed his North Las Vegas business to invest in new equipment and keep prices stable for consumers despite rising supplier costs.

A Las Vegas police officer and the president of the Las Vegas Police Protective Association also spoke on the benefits of no tax on overtime, which supports public safety efforts. The measure covers tips and overtime through 2028, though it does not exempt FICA taxes and excludes certain service charges.

Trump has promoted the policy in recent days, including a White House stunt where he accepted a McDonald's delivery from a worker known as "DoorDash Grandma." He told her the tax cuts led to an extra $11,000 refund for her. Hospitality owner Codi Bates noted some limitations, such as the deduction cap and exclusions for auto-gratuities, calling for expansions to reach more employees.

Las Vegas, with its heavy reliance on tipped service jobs, stands to benefit significantly. Nevada has one of the highest concentrations of waitstaff per capita. The policy forms part of broader tax relief aimed at working families, including no tax on Social Security benefits in some provisions.

Republicans have touted the cuts as permanent relief for everyday Americans, though the tip provision sunsets in 2028. The visit underscores Trump's focus on economic wins in battleground states ahead of the midterm elections.