Trump Promised ‘No Tax on Tips.’ Then Came the Fine Print.

Michael Chittenden’s commentary was included in a Wall Street Journal article examining a provision in President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending megabill that claims to eliminate taxes on tips. Michael comments on details within the law that may restrict the reach of the measure.

Employers will need time to adjust their payroll systems, Michael notes. The businesses might need to communicate with workers about the limits so employees don’t expect tax breaks they aren’t getting, he added.