For a worker making $40,000 or less, standard deductions often already wipe out federal tax obligations. But for someone in the $50,000 to $100,000 range, shielding $12,500 in overtime or $25,000 in tips could move them into a lower tax bracket.

President Donald Trump got his wish, signing the much-debated "Big, Beautiful Bill" on July 4. The spending bill passed the House of Representatives on July 3 by a vote of 218-214.

The legislation allows millions of tipped workers to deduct part of their tip income from federal taxes. At the Country Gables Cafe in Roseville, waitress Jessica Burrus says the change could be a real relief.