Not just waiters and drivers: these 68 jobs may let you avoid paying federal tax on tips

Millions of Americans are expected to benefit from President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which includes a temporary tax break allowing workers in certain jobs to avoid paying federal income tax on tips.

The Trump administration was required to produce a list of affected professions within 90 days of the bill — officially called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — being signed into law on July 4.

The list will only be officially confirmed once it is published in the Federal Register, although the Treasury Department has said it expects the final version to match the one shown below.

Occupations affected by tax break and illustrative examples

Here are the eligible occupation titles, along with “illustrative examples” of specific jobs that fall under each title.

Beverage & Food Service

Bartenders: Barkeep, mixologist, taproom attendant, sommelier

Wait Staff: Cocktail waitress, dining car server

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant: Room service food server, boat hop, beer cart server

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers: Bar back, bar helper, busser

Chefs and Cooks: Executive chef, pastry chef, sous chef, fast food cook, private chef, restaurant cook, saucier, food truck cook, banquet cook, caterer

Food Preparation Workers: Salad maker, sandwich maker, fruit and vegetable parer, kitchen steward

Fast Food and Counter Workers: Barista, ice cream server, cafeteria server

Dishwashers: Dish room worker, silverware cleaner

Host Staff, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop: Maître d’hôtel, dining room host

Bakers: Bread baker, cake baker, bagel baker, pastry finisher

Entertainment & Events

Gambling Dealers: Blackjack dealer, craps dealer, poker dealer, roulette dealer, pit clerk

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers: Slot attendant, mutuel teller

Gambling Cage Workers: Casino cashier, cage cashier

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners: Betting runner, bingo worker, keno runner, race book writer

Dancers: Club dancer, dance artist

Musicians and Singers: Instrumentalist, accompanist, lounge singer

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio: Deejay, club DJ

Entertainers and Performers: Comedian, clown, magician, street performer

Digital Content Creators: Streamer, online video creator, social media influencer, podcaster

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers: Ticket collector, theater usher

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants: Coat checker, washroom attendant, bathhouse attendant

Hospitality & Guest Services

Baggage Porters and Bellhops: Hotel baggage handler, curbside airport check-in assistant

Concierges: Hotel guest service agent, activities concierge

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks: Front desk clerk, registration clerk

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners: Hotel maid, housekeeping staff

Home Services

Home Maintenance and Repair Workers: Handyman, roofer, window repairer, house painter (interior or exterior), flooring installer

Home Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: Lawn mower, gardener, tree trimmer, weed sprayer

Home Electricians: Electrician

Home Plumbers: Plumber, pipefitter, steamfitter, sprinkler installer

Home Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers: Air conditioning repairer, heating system installer, chimney sweep

Home Appliance Installers and Repairers: Washing machine installer, dishwasher repairer

Home Cleaning Service Workers: House cleaner, pool cleaner, carpet cleaner, window washer

Locksmiths: Safe installer, key maker

Roadside Assistance Workers: Tow truck driver, car battery technician, tire repairer, tire changer, car fuel deliverer

Personal Services

Personal Care and Service Workers: Elderly companion, personal care aide, butler, house sitter, personal valet

Private Event Planners: Wedding planner, party planner

Private Event and Portrait Photographers: Wedding photographer, headshot photographer

Private Event Videographers: Wedding videographer

Event Officiants: Wedding officiant, funeral celebrant, clergy, vow renewal officiant

Pet Caretakers: Pet groomer, pet sitter, pet walker, kennel worker, pet trainer

Tutors: Reading tutor, math tutor, language tutor

Nannies and Babysitters: Au pair, child sitter at hotels and gyms

Personal Appearance & Wellness

Skincare Specialists: Facialist, electrologist, spa esthetician

Massage Therapists: Masseuse, deep tissue massage therapist, sports massage therapist

Barbers, Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists: Wig stylist, beautician, hair colorist, hair cutter

Shampooers: Scalp treatment specialist, shampoo assistant

Manicurists and Pedicurists: Nail technician, fingernail sculptor, nail painter

Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Technicians: Eyebrow waxer

Makeup Artists: Wedding makeup artist, party makeup artist

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors: Aerobics trainer, yoga instructor, personal trainer

Tattoo Artists and Piercers: Tattoo artist, ear piercer, nose piercer

Tailors: Tailor, seamstress, clothing alterations worker

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers: Cobbler, shoe shiner

Recreation & Instruction

Golf Caddies: Golf caddie, golf cart attendant

Self-Enrichment Teachers: Knitting instructor, piano teacher, art instructor, dance teacher

Recreational and Tour Pilots: Helicopter tour pilot, hot air balloon aeronaut, skydiving pilot

Tour Guides and Escorts: Museum guide, sightseeing guide

Travel Guides: Cruise director, river expedition guide

Sports and Recreation Instructors: Diving instructor, ski instructor, tennis teacher, surfing instructor

Transportation & Delivery

Parking and Valet Attendants: Parking garage attendant, valet parker

Taxi and Rideshare Drivers and Chauffeurs: Cab driver, personal driver

Shuttle Drivers: Airport shuttle driver, hotel shuttle driver, rental car shuttle driver

Goods Delivery People: Pizza delivery driver, grocery delivery driver, bicycle courier, package delivery person, appliance delivery driver, furniture delivery person

Personal Vehicle and Equipment Cleaners: Car wash attendant, auto detailer, boat waxer

Private and Charter Bus Drivers: Motor coach bus driver, tour bus driver

Water Taxi Operators and Charter Boat Workers: Water taxi captain, air boat operator, charter boat deckhand, charter boat steward

Rickshaw, Pedicab, and Carriage Drivers: Horse drawn carriage driver, bike taxi driver

Home Movers: Furniture mover, packer

How much could the “big, beautiful bill” save workers?

According to the White House, some tipped workers could save up to $1,300 from the tax break. Others may see little benefit, either because of legal restrictions or because certain jobs on the list rarely bring in tips.

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