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On a seemingly ordinary Monday afternoon, President Donald Trump welcomed a special guest to the White House—a DoorDash delivery driver carrying a rather unique delivery. In a moment that seemed to blend political policy with everyday life, Sharon Simmons arrived with two bags of McDonald’s, courtesy of the president’s “No Tax on Tips” initiative. Her visit was more than just a simple delivery; it highlighted a significant policy change under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
As Simmons, whose husband is currently battling cancer, handed over the fast food bags outside the Oval Office, President Trump acknowledged her effort with a generous $100 tip. With a characteristic blend of humor and showmanship, Trump remarked, “This doesn’t look staged, does it?” as he accepted the delivery.
This encounter underscored the real-life impact of Trump’s legislative measures. Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, workers like Simmons, who earned $11,000 in tips last year, can benefit from a tax break. The legislation allows qualified tipped workers to deduct up to $25,000 of their tipped income starting this tax season, fulfilling one of Trump’s key campaign promises to ensure “No tax on tips.”
The White House highlighted Simmons’ story as a testament to the policy’s positive effects, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to supporting hardworking Americans through such economic relief measures.
The White House noted that Simmons, whose husband is battling cancer, made $11,000 in tips last year.
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, qualified tipped workers can deduct up to $25,000 of their tipped income beginning this tax season. The policy delivers on one of the president’s core campaign promises: “No tax on tips.”
According to the White House, Simmons is able to supplement her husband’s reduction in income, make payments on debt from the treatment, and pay for travel expenses for her family.
The act allows for qualified overtime workers to use a $12,500 deduction as well. When Trump asked Simmons whether the $11,000 in deductions included the overtime deduction, she answered that it did not.
“We should call it the ‘Great Big Beautiful Tax Cut Bill’ because it’s tremendous amounts of money, and that’s overtime, that’s also on social security, as you know, and it’s pretty amazing,” the president said.
Trump invited Simmons and her husband to the UFC fight at the White House on June 14 as part of the celebration for America’s 250th birthday coming up on July 4.
Trump thanked Simmons for being at the White House, and she thanked him for the tax cuts.
“Well, I want to thank you for the no tax on tips. It has helped my family out immensely, and I definitely appreciate it,” she said.