On July 2, 2025, the US Senate approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including a groundbreaking provision: tips earned by workers in traditionally tipped occupations will no longer be taxed as federal income, up to $25,000 per year.

While the food industry is booming and represents the second largest private sector employer in the U.S., workers at the core of its success are walking away. Here are a few tips on how to navigate the labor shortage in 2025.