President Donald Trump brought his “Tax Week” tour to Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the economic benefits of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on July 4, 2025, which has provided significant tax relief to working Nevadans.
At a roundtable event at the AC Hotel in Symphony Park, Trump met with everyday Nevadans who have benefited from the legislation’s key provisions: no federal income tax on tips, no tax on overtime pay, and no tax on Social Security benefits, all of which are paused through 2028.
The White House reports that over six million Americans have already claimed the no-tax-on-tips provision, with an average deduction of more than $7,100. The average tax refund this filing season has increased to over $3,400 – 11 percent higher than last year.
“These aren’t abstract numbers – they show up in the paycheck,” said a White House spokesperson. “For a cocktail waitress, a casino dealer, or a construction worker pulling overtime, this relief makes a real difference.”
The roundtable featured a Las Vegas patrol officer discussing the no-tax-on-overtime benefit, along with the Las Vegas Police Protective Association president, a firefighter, a casino worker, and a barbershop owner.
Earlier this week, DoorDash employee Sharon Simmons visited the White House, where she said the no-tax-on-tips provision provided her with approximately $11,000 in extra income.
The tax relief extends beyond individuals to Nevada’s small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a report detailing the economic impact of the permanent extension of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction (Section 199A), which prevents nine out of ten Nevada small businesses from facing a 39.6% federal individual tax rate.
According to NFIB projections, Nevada is expected to gain 12,000 new jobs annually over the next decade, with the state’s GDP projected to increase by $659 million per year for the first ten years. After 2035, the annual GDP boost could climb to $1.4 billion.
However, Democrats aren’t celebrating. Rep. Susie Lee stated that Trump “still has to address issues affecting Southern Nevada residents” and will “have to answer for rising gas prices and our slump in tourism.”
Sen. Jacky Rosen pointed to higher grocery costs and a dip in Las Vegas visitation, noting that 2025 saw the biggest decline in Las Vegas visitation in over 50 years, not counting the pandemic.
Aaron Ford, a Democrat running for governor, blamed both Trump and Governor Joe Lombardo for Nevada’s affordability crunch. Lombardo’s campaign responded that the governor “has a proven track record of protecting taxpayers” and promised “No new taxes under Governor Joe Lombardo.”
With midterms approaching in November, Republicans are working to make the case that this tax relief is real and should be made permanent.
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