(National Republican Congressional Committee) – In case you missed it, while out of touch Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford voted against No Tax on Tips, Republicans passed the No Tax on Tips bill – a common-sense plan that puts working Nevadans first.
“Nevadans work hard for every tip but radical Democrats like Titus, Lee, and Horsford would rather line Washington’s pockets than let Nevadans keep what they earn. They’re more interested in scoring political points and pandering to the D.C. elite to deliver real results.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
No Tax on Tips May Have Locked Up Silver State for GOP
Nevada News and Views
Sarah K. Sisk
No state stands to benefit from the “no tax on tips” policy in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) more than Nevada, a state dominated by the hospitality industry.
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Sure enough, in 2024 Trump became the first Republican presidential nominee to win Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004. On the heels of Republican Governor Joe Lombardo’s 2022 victory, it indeed seems like Nevada could be trending red. The no tax on tips policy should get a great deal of credit for that development.
Nevada has one of the highest concentrations of tipped workers in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state employs more than 26 waiters and waitresses per 1,000 jobs, which is more than double the national average – and that doesn’t include bartenders, tour guides, and all the other professions that count on tips to make ends meet. Overall, roughly 25 percent of Nevada’s private-sector workforce is employed in tipped industries.
For this cohort, eliminating federal taxes on tips isn’t just another talking point. It’s a real increase to their take-home pay. These workers are disproportionately working-class, minority, and non-college-educated — the very groups Democrats claim to champion. Yet when given the chance to back real economic relief, Nevada Democrats voted no. Every member of Nevada’s congressional delegation voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Thankfully for Nevada workers and businesses, the Biden administration never followed through – just one among many broken promises. Trump’s approach has now delivered a win-win for Nevadans, as workers keep more of their hard-earned money without placing any additional strain on businesses.
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Those “No” votes have opened Democrats up to criticism from Republicans, who are sure to prominently display opposition to no tax on tips in attack ads next year and in future campaign cycles.
According to a recent report from Punchbowl News, Nevada Democrats are now growing nervous about that eventuality and attempting to reframe their opposition, insisting they still support the idea in principle — just not the version that became law. But in a state where paychecks are set to grow significantly under the new policy, that distinction may not resonate with voters.
Rosen just won re-election last year, while Cortez-Masto isn’t up for re-election until 2028. But Lee, Titus, and Horsford are already on the National Republican Congressional Committee’s target list. Lee faces a declared GOP challenger in video game composer Marty O’Donnell, one of several Republicans hoping to capitalize on Democrat vulnerability.
Even before Republicans embraced no tax on tips, Nevada already appeared to be shifting politically. The once-formidable political machine built by the late Sen. Harry Reid has faded as Republicans have made steady gains among working-class and Latino voters. Lombardo’s 2022 victory further eroded Democrats’ grip on power before Trump shattered it last November.
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It may well be that future generations look to “No Tax on Tips” as the slogan that won the Silver State for the GOP.
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The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Nevada News & Views. This article was originally published via NRCC.org on 8/8/2025.
