President Joe Biden has expressed his support for eliminating taxes on tipped wages, a move that has been a major campaign pledge for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The White House confirmed this stance on Monday, emphasizing the importance of this policy change for service and hospitality workers.
The administration aims to not only eliminate taxes on tips but also to raise the minimum wage and prevent the wealthy from exploiting the system. The press secretary highlighted the alignment between Harris' campaign promises and the president's vision for the economy and healthcare.
While acknowledging that Harris may bring her own perspectives to the table, the administration expects her to build upon the successes achieved during the Biden presidency. This continuity in approach is seen as a seamless transition, with the president passing the torch to Harris due to their close collaboration over the past years.
When questioned about whether Biden had considered implementing the policy during his term, the press secretary reiterated the president's support for the initiative without providing further details.
Harris, during a recent rally in Las Vegas, reiterated her commitment to advancing policies that benefit working families, using the elimination of taxes on tips as an example. This move is strategic as she aims to garner support from the service industry workers in Nevada, a crucial battleground state. Trump, who initially proposed the idea at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, accused Harris of copying his proposal.
