Harris’ plan still gives no tax relief to the vast majority of workers, but there are so many really low-paid service workers that are expected to make up their very low, if not legally below minimum, wages in tips that I can’t really get too worked up about unfairness like that.
Harris’ ‘no tax on tips’ plan is specifically about service workers.
Trump’s ‘no taxes on tips’ plan is based on Ted Cruz’s plan which defines “tip” so loosely it can apply to hedge fund managers.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/sen-ted-cruzs-no-tax-on-tips-act-does-little-for-low-and-moderate-wage-workers-but-opens-door-to-tax-abuse-by-wealthy/
Harris’ plan still gives no tax relief to the vast majority of workers, but there are so many really low-paid service workers that are expected to make up their very low, if not legally below minimum, wages in tips that I can’t really get too worked up about unfairness like that.