Treasury ruled that podcasters, influencers, and streamers qualify for the 'no tax on tips' deduction (up to $25,000, with phase‑outs at $150k/$300k income). Because subscriptions/ads don’t qualify but tips do, creators and platforms may pivot toward tipping and 'gifts' to optimize after‑tax income. Some fields (health, performing arts, athletics) are excluded, creating uneven incentives across adjacent professions.
— This tax tweak could rewire incentives in the platform economy, influence product design and income distribution among creators, and spark debates over fairness and classification in tax policy.
Jordan Weissmann
2025.09.15
63% relevant
Both pieces concern Treasury’s implementation of a new tip exemption under OBBBA; this article extends the concern from creators to skilled trades by noting Treasury’s preliminary eligibility list includes contractors like plumbers and HVAC installers, potentially broadening where the policy will drive tipping behavior.
BeauHD
2025.09.12
100% relevant
Treasury Department guidance interpreting President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act to include digital creators under the 'no tax on tips' policy.
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