( NewsNation ) — An overwhelming 71.4% of Nevada voters polled favor eliminating taxes on tips, NewsNation Las Vegas affiliate KLAS reported.
The poll asked: “Tips received by employees are considered federally taxable income. Do you think taxes on tips should be eliminated, or should tips remain taxable?” Here’s how Nevadans responded:
71.4% — Taxes on tips should be eliminated
16.5% — Tips should remain taxable
12.0% — Unsure or no opinion
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The question was included in the latest Emerson College Polling/The Hill/8 News Now poll, which was conducted Aug. 26-28. The poll surveyed 1,168 Nevadans who said they are “very likely” to vote in the November election. The poll has a credibility interval — similar to a margin of error — of 2.8% in Nevada.
The idea of eliminating federal taxes on tips gained widespread support among Nevadans — and other states, too — since former President Donald Trump put it out there at a June rally during a Las Vegas campaign rally. The Culinary Union immediately labeled it a political stunt, but it has grown beyond that now. The union and Democrats have supported all or part of the idea.