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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
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"Announcing You're A Cheapskate Isn't The Flex You Think It Is": People Are Calling Out This GOP Congresswoman For Leaving A "Ridiculous" Tip At A Restaurant
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Iowa) is defending herself amid social media backlash, as the Republican lawmaker left what some users are calling a 'ridiculous' tip at a restaurant — in an attempt to celebrate the GOP's 'no tax on tips' deduction passed earlier this year. 'Made a pit stop in Iowa County for lunch at Sun Down Bar and Grill,' Miller-Meeks wrote Monday on X, formerly Twitter. 'I got to celebrate No Tax on Tips with our wonderful server, she's thrilled about this provision and excited to keep more of what she earns!' Related: An accompanying image of her receipt showed Miller-Meeks had a $7 order of corn nuggets and a $10 Philly cheesesteak sandwich, which came to a total of $18.19, after adding local sales tax. The photo showed Miller-Meeks left $21 and small change on her table. The pictured receipt notably confirmed that a 20% tip on the total bill would amount to $3.40. 'You'd think the server would at least get $5 since you're using her as a political prop on a cash tip she wouldn't have reported,' one user replied on X, with another person commenting: 'I've never seen someone brag so hard about being such a cheap asshole.' The congresswoman, whose post received nearly 10 million views and landed more than 2,000 comments, has since responded to the reactions with a statement from a spokesperson — which slammed Democrats and noted that she paid acceptable gratuity. 'The Congresswoman left a 20% tip, and unlike Democrats, she did not vote to increase taxes on hardworking Iowans,' Miller-Meeks' communications director Anthony Fakhoury told CBS 2 Iowa in a statement Tuesday. ''No Tax on Tips' means more money in the pockets of servers, not the IRS.' Related: While the backlash exclusively centered on what critics called the 'stingy' gratuity Miller-Meeks paid, the 'no tax on tips' deduction itself has been criticized for its limitations ever since President Donald Trump signed it into law as part of the GOP's 'big, beautiful bill' earlier this year. Trump hailed the measure as a triumph, fulfilling his campaign vow of ending taxes on tips. In reality, it merely provides a tax deduction on up to $25,000 of tip income — and only applies to federal income tax — meaning workers still have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes on tips. Related: Social media users ultimately weren't concerned with those details Monday, with many aghast that Miller-Meeks tried to champion her party by tipping 'only' $3 on her lunch. Related: This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: Also in In the News: Also in In the News:
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
GOP Rep's 'no tax on tips' backfires on social media
A Republican politician unintentionally provoked a wave of criticism in a misguided attempt to promote President Donald Trump's 'No Tax on Tips' initiative. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (pictured) shared two photos to X on Monday after she dined at Sundown Bar and Grill in Iowa for lunch on Sunday. In one of the pictures, Miller-Meeks smiles broadly while showing off the receipt for her meal - a chilly steak sandwich and some nuggets - which totaled $18.19 including tax. But it was her tip which has left online commentators so divided. Miller-Meeks left $21 in bills, along with several coins on the table to cover her bill, amounting to a tip of about $3. 'I got to celebrate No Tax on Tips with our wonderful server, she's thrilled about this provision and excited to keep more of what she earns,' she wrote. Despite offering a 20 percent tip on her meal, Miller-Meeks has been slammed for the sum. 'Imagine showing the world you're a cheapskate,' one furious X user wrote. 'Did you really only tip $3? And broadcast it as a win?' Her defenders pointed out that she left a 20 percent tip on her bill, an amount generally considered a good - or at the very least, standard - tip at restaurants in the US. One person, defending Miller-Meeks, responded to another user who had been particularly critical of her tip. 'Why are you trying to make someone who tipped 20% seem stingy? Oh I know, you want internet clout from libs,' the commenter said. 'Further, what are your tipping habits? Do you think 20% is to [sic] little?' Anthony Fakhoury, a spokesperson with Miller-Meeks' office, told CBS : 'The Congresswoman left a 20% tip. 'Unlike Democrats, she did not vote to increase taxes on hardworking Iowans. "No Tax on Tips" means more money in the pockets of servers, not the IRS.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
GOP Rep. attempts to promote 'No Tax on Tips' on social media but goes viral for all the wrong reasons
A Republican politician unintentionally provoked a wave of criticism in a misguided attempt to promote President Donald Trump 's 'No Tax on Tips' initiative. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks shared two photos to X on Monday after she dined at Sundown Bar and Grill in Iowa for lunch on Sunday. In one of the pictures, Miller-Meeks smiles broadly while showing off the receipt for her meal - a chilly steak sandwich and some nuggets - which totaled $18.19 including tax. But it was her tip which has left online commentators so divided. Miller-Meeks left $21 in bills, along with several coins on the table to cover her bill, amounting to a tip of about $3. 'I got to celebrate No Tax on Tips with our wonderful server, she's thrilled about this provision and excited to keep more of what she earns,' she wrote. Despite offering a 20 percent tip on her meal, Miller-Meeks has been slammed for the sum. 'Imagine showing the world you're a cheapskate,' one furious X user wrote. 'Did you really only tip $3? And broadcast it as a win?' A third added: 'Pulling out coins to tip is the most old woman politician thing she could do.' But Miller-Meeks' tip has reignited a fiery debate about what the expectation is for tipping culture in the United States. Her defenders pointed out that she left a 20 percent tip on her bill, an amount generally considered a good - or at the very least, standard - tip at restaurants in the US. One person, defending Miller-Meeks, responded to another user who had been particularly critical of her tip. 'Why are you trying to make someone who tipped 20% seem stingy? Oh I know, you want internet clout from libs,' the commenter said. 'Further, what are your tipping habits? Do you think 20% is to [sic] little?' Anthony Fakhoury, a spokesperson with Miller-Meeks' office, told CBS: 'The Congresswoman left a 20% tip.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
There's a new tax deduction for car loans in Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill.' Here's who's eligible—and what's the catch
While the 'No Tax on Tips' provision in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been making headlines for its tax deductions on tips and overtime, there are plenty of other write-offs tucked into the massive 940-page bill—including one aimed at car owners financing new vehicles with loans. Now that the bill is law, here's what to know. There's a new tax deduction for car loans in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's who's eligible—and what's the catch Toronto's strategic emergence as a capital of esports These states are seeing the biggest housing market inventory shift Like the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, this deduction has a few catches, including— but not limited to—the fact that it is temporary, and set to expire at the end of Trump's second term in 2028. Furthermore, the deduction only applies to interest on loans taken out on 'qualified passenger vehicles' used for personal (not business) travel, whose 'final assembly' occurred in the United States. The vehicles must be purchased in 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028. On the plus side for tax filers: In addition to cars, the tax credit will apply to vans (including minivans), sport utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks, and even motorcycles, according to CNN. On the minus side: The tax deduction appears to apply only for new (not used) vehicles. The deduction is available to those with 'qualified passenger vehicles' who fall under certain income limits. For single filers with an adjusted gross income up to $100,000 ($200,000 for joint filers), the deductions on vehicle loans are capped at $10,000 in interest each year (regardless of whether the deductions are itemized). The deduction amount decreases $200 for every $1,000 over that income threshold, CNN reported. Economist Jonathan Smoke at research firm Cox Automotive told CNBC that most taxpayers won't reach the highest amount of the deduction benefit, since only the most expensive cars—like Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, Porsches, or Land Rovers—have annual interest charges of $10,000. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘No Tax on Tips' is now the law: What workers should know about timeline, how paychecks will be impacted
The 'No Tax on Tips' provision, passed and signed into law on July 4 as part of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allows eligible tipped workers to deduct a portion of their income from tips on their federal income taxes. Toronto's strategic emergence as a capital of esports USPS just designed a perfect postage stamp A simple shape turned the Coca-Cola logo into a timeless icon There is a catch: It's only a temporary provision, expiring in 2028, when Trump leaves office at the end of his second term. But the good news is that eligible workers can start deducting up to $25,000 of reported tip income for their upcoming 2025 tax year. Here's what else to know. This is a deduction, not an exemption, which means tipped workers will still need to report their tips when filing their taxes, instead of having the tips automatically taken out of taxable income, per Kiplinger. The provision also does not eliminate payroll taxes (like Social Security and Medicare) on tips, so you'll still need to pay those. The deduction applies for those earning income up to $150,000 a year, or $300,000 for joint filers, which will be adjusted each year for inflation. Furthermore, it applies for 'customarily tipped' workers. The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have yet to issue guidance on which jobs and occupations qualify, so stay tuned. However, the bill is likely to apply to workers that rely on tips, such as hairstylists, nail techs, restaurant servers, and bartenders, per Kiplinger. As Fast Company previously reported, 'No Tax on Tips' also expands the business tax credit for the portion of payroll taxes that an employer pays on certain tips, to include payroll taxes paid on tips received in connection with certain beauty services, just like for restaurants. Finally, the 'No Tax on Tips' provision also applies to overtime pay, and a deduction will be available to eligible taxpayers regardless of whether they itemize. However, filers will have to provide their Social Security number on their 1040 form (or that of their spouse when filing jointly) in order to claim the deduction. This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
