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No More Taxes on Tips: What the Senate’s New Bill Means for Your Restaurant Payroll In a landmark decision that’s sending ripples across the hospitality industry, the U.S. Senate has officially passed a bill eliminating federal income taxes on tips. For restaurants and service-based businesses that rely on tipped employees, this is huge news—with both financial and operational implications. While the bill still requires final approval in the House of Representatives and a presidential sign-off, many industry experts are confident it will pass into law soon. So what does this mean for you as a restaurant owner or manager? And how can you prepare your payroll and operations to align with the new rules? Here’s everything you need to know—and the exact steps to take now. What the