President Donald Trump is drawing attention after a social media post showed a DoorDash order delivered to the White House as part of an effort to highlight the federal “No Tax on Tips” provision now in effect.
According to the White House, the delivery driver was Sharon Simmons, a full-time DoorDash driver since 2021 who relies on tips as a primary source of income. The administration said Simmons received about $11,000 in tips last year and is now able to deduct that income under the current tax law. The White House also said those savings have helped her household cover expenses, including medical-related costs.
The “No Tax on Tips” provision is part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in 2025. Under the law, workers who earn tips can claim a federal income tax deduction on qualified tip income through the 2028 tax year.
The Internal Revenue Service says the deduction is capped at $25,000 per year and begins to phase out for individuals earning more than $150,000, or $300,000 for married couples filing jointly. The policy applies to workers in jobs that regularly received tips before the end of 2024, including restaurant, hospitality, and many app-based delivery positions.
Despite the name, the law does not eliminate all taxes on tips. Workers must still report tip income, and it remains subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes. The change applies only to federal income tax by allowing eligible workers to reduce their taxable income.
The White House said more than 5.5 million Americans have claimed the tip deduction so far, with an average deduction of about $7,100. The administration also pointed to related provisions in the law, including a similar deduction for overtime pay and broader tax relief measures affecting a range of income levels.
Federal agencies continue to issue guidance on how the policy is applied, including defining which occupations qualify and how tip income should be reported. Officials say those rules are intended to prevent income from being reclassified as tips to qualify for the deduction.
The DoorDash delivery highlighted on social media brought renewed attention to the policy, which is already in effect at the federal level and scheduled to remain in place through 2028.