By Bob Katzen

House 25-132, rejected an amendment that would exempt up to $25,000 of a worker’s tips from the state’s income tax.

Amendment sponsor Rep. Nick Boldyga (R-Southwick) said the amendment would provide meaningful tax relief to service industry workers at a time when costs are rising. He noted that these workers who serve our restaurants, our hotels, our hospitality businesses and deliver groceries often rely heavily on tips to support themselves and their families.

Rep. Adrian Madaro opposed the amendment and said it irresponsibly proposes hefty deductions for tips, mirroring a part of President Trump’s One “Big Beautiful Bill” and puts Massachusetts in lockstep with a shortsighted and fiscally irresponsible federal administration. He noted a separate similar bill pending in the Legislature has not received any support.

(A “Yes” vote is for the amendment exempting up to $25,000 of a worker’s tips from the state’s income tax. A “No” vote is against exempting them.)

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