Cassidy Joins Majority Leader Thune to Highlight “No Taxes on Tips” in Baton Rouge

WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) hosted U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at Phil's Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge, where they discussed with workers and restaurant patrons the benefits of President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts bill.

"The Working Families Tax Cuts bill was written for workers like the waiters and bartenders at Phil's," said Dr. Cassidy. "Louisianans are now keeping more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. I was proud to work with President Trump and Leader Thune to make it happen."

"From permanent tax relief to no taxes on tips and overtime, the Working Families Tax Cuts bill is chock-full of wins for small businesses and the hardworking Americans they employ," said Leader Thune. "It was great to be in Baton Rouge with Senator Cassidy to hear directly from Louisiana's employees on the impacts they will feel from this game-changing legislation."

The Working Families Tax Cut Act allows workers who earn under $150,000 to deduct $25,000 worth of tips from their income tax statement, in most cases.

Additionally, the Working Families Tax Cut bill keeps taxes low, cuts taxes on overtime and Social Security, extends the Child Tax Credit, fixes our broken education system, supports our military, secures the border, and builds a business environment that creates better paying jobs.

Cassidy and Leader Thune sat down with one of the managers and bartenders at Phil's Oyster Bar to learn how they're directly benefitting from "No Taxes on Tips." They also met Mr. Anthony Piazza, the owner of the restaurant, who thanked them for their work.

"It was my honor to host Senator Cassidy and Majority Leader Thune at Phil's Oyster Bar, and I'm grateful that they're focusing on helping people here in Louisiana," said Mr. Piazza. "Thanks to their work, my employees will be able to keep more of their money to care for their families. This is great for them, for this business, and for our entire community."

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