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President credits recent tax changes for $11,000 boost to visitor’s refund, highlights 'no tax on tips'
Summary
At a brief White House gaggle the President told a visitor she 'saved over $11,000' because of recent tax changes and praised a 'no tax on tips' provision; the visitor thanked him, but no new policy or legislative action was announced.
Speaking to a visitor and reporters at an informal White House gaggle, the President said the guest had "saved over $11,000 by not having to claim" because of recent tax changes and repeatedly praised what he called the "great big beautiful bill." He singled out a "no tax on tips" provision as particularly beneficial.
The visitor, who identified herself as Sharon Simmons, thanked the President, saying the change "has helped my family out immensely and I definitely appreciate it." The President described the tax package as producing unusually large refunds for some taxpayers and connected the benefit to other pay-related items such as overtime and Social Security.
The remarks were made in an unscripted meeting with visitors and reporters; the White House did not announce any new executive action or forthcoming legislative steps at the gaggle. Reporters asked follow-up questions on related subjects later in the exchange, but the President did not offer additional policy details or timelines.
No formal action was announced during the meeting and no legislation or regulatory change was presented to reporters as new at the time.
