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The Joy of Democracy

United America Network

Government

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 2

Hosted by Joy Silver, Chair of the Riverside County Democratic Party in Southern California, this podcast features calls to action, awareness alerts, achievements of candidates, volunteers and activists working to make our society a better, more fair and equitable place to live for all people. The program will feature interviews with people from all walks of life and particularly those actively working to make a difference in California and Riverside County.

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🇺🇸 USA - Government
30/01/2026
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Money Talk with Cyndie Barone, CFP | Understanding No Tax on Tips and Real-World Impacts

Season 2026 · Episode 2

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 09:24

A certified financial planner breaks down one of the most talked-about tax proposals: “No Tax on Tips.” In this episode of The Joy of Democracy with Joy Silver, Cyndie Barone, CFP, explains how the policy actually works, who may benefit, and who could be unintentionally harmed. Listeners learn the critical difference between above-the-line and below-the-line tax adjustments, why employer reporting matters, and what qualifies—or doesn’t qualify—as a tip under federal rules. The conversation highlights how tipped workers, particularly women, may be affected unevenly, and why automatic gratuities and service charges don’t count. The episode also explores potential downsides for low-income workers, including the risk of losing valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Credit. Clear, practical, and grounded in decades of experience, this discussion cuts through political soundbites to reveal the real financial implications taxpayers should understand before celebrating or criticizing the policy.

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“No Tax on Tips” is an above-the-line income adjustment
Above-the-line adjustments reduce adjusted gross income directly
The maximum qualifying amount is $25,000 in tips
Income phaseouts begin at $150,000 for individuals
Only voluntary tips count as qualified tips
Automatic gratuities and service charges are excluded
Employer reporting on W-2s or 1099s is essential
Some low-income workers could lose valuable tax credits

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