Taxes on tips: A very American issue for a very tight election
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree on very little, but the two presidential rivals have found common ground in calling for the elimination of taxes on tips — a populist move that many criticize as economically irresponsible.
Trump was the first to announce his plan earlier this summer, while Harris surprised supporters with a similar policy this past week.
It’s no coincidence that both candidates made their pledges in Nevada — a crucial battleground state which has the highest relative number of waiting staff in the United States, according to the U.S. Labor Department....
Aug 14, 2024