The Treasury Department has given Axios an exclusive first look at the list of 68 job categories that will qualify for a new tax deduction under President Trump’s “No Tax on Tips” pledge—part of his so-called “big, beautiful bill.”
Why It Matters
Until now, the administration hadn’t released specific details on which occupations would benefit from this tax break. With this new list, workers across various industries—from golf caddies and DJs to electricians and housekeepers—now know where they stand.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who spent Labor Day visiting several restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area to promote the policy, called the list “expansive but fair.”
“For workers, $20 here and $20 there can make a big difference,” Bessent told Axios during a visit to McLean Family Restaurant in Virginia.
What’s Next
The list will soon be published in the Federal Register as part of proposed regulations from the Treasury Department and the IRS.
✅ Here’s the Full List of Eligible Occupations
Treasury grouped the 68 roles into eight broad categories:
1. Beverage & Food Service
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Bartenders
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Wait Staff
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Non-Restaurant Food Servers
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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants
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Bartender Helpers
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Chefs and Cooks
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Food Prep Workers
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Fast Food & Counter Workers
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Dishwashers
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Hosts and Hostesses (Restaurant, Lounge, Coffee Shop)
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Bakers
2. Entertainment & Events
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Casino Dealers
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Change Booth Workers
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Gambling Cage Workers
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Sports Book Writers and Runners
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Dancers
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Musicians and Singers
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DJs (non-radio)
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Entertainers and Performers
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Digital Content Creators
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Ushers and Ticket Takers
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Locker Room and Coatroom Attendants
3. Hospitality & Guest Services
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Bellhops and Baggage Porters
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Concierges
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Hotel/Resort Desk Clerks
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Maids and Housekeeping Staff
4. Home Services
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General Home Repair Workers
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Landscapers and Groundskeepers
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Home Electricians
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Plumbers
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HVAC Technicians
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Appliance Installers and Repairers
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Residential Cleaners
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Locksmiths
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Roadside Assistance Workers
5. Personal Services
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Personal Care Workers
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Event Planners (Private)
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Portrait/Event Photographers
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Event Videographers
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Wedding Officiants
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Pet Sitters and Animal Care Providers
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Tutors
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Nannies and Babysitters
6. Personal Appearance & Wellness
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Skincare Specialists
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Massage Therapists
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Hairdressers, Barbers, and Stylists
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Shampooers
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Nail Technicians
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Waxing and Eyebrow Threading Technicians
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Makeup Artists
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Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors
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Tattoo Artists and Body Piercers
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Tailors
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Shoe and Leather Repairers
7. Recreation & Instruction
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Golf Caddies
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Self-Enrichment Teachers
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Recreational and Tour Pilots
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Tour Guides and Escorts
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Travel Guides
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Sports and Recreation Instructors
8. Transportation & Delivery
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Valets and Parking Attendants
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Taxi Drivers, Rideshare Drivers, Chauffeurs
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Shuttle Drivers
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Delivery Drivers (Goods)
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Personal Vehicle Cleaners
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Private and Charter Bus Drivers
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Water Taxi and Boat Operators
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Pedicab, Rickshaw, and Carriage Drivers
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Home Movers
This expansive list signals a broad commitment to relieving tax burdens on service workers who rely heavily on tips. With formal publication pending, both businesses and employees will soon have more clarity on how the rule will be implemented.