Delaware offers tax relief for tipped workers

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Income Tax Deduction Or Credits Applicable To Qualified Tip Income.

Introduced· 2026-06-17

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This bill would let Delaware tipped workers pay less tax on their tips, helping them keep more money for their families.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would help people who work for tips, like those in restaurants or salons, by letting them subtract some of their tip money from their state taxes. This could mean more money in their pockets to help with rising costs. The bill aims to support these important workers and the businesses they work for. Some people might worry about how this affects the state's money for other services. But supporters believe it's a fair way to help a key part of our workforce. This is a chance to speak up if you want to see tipped workers keep more of their earnings.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would let tipped workers subtract up to $15,000 of their tips from their state taxable income.
The tax break would start in 2027 and end in 2029.
The amount of the tax break would depend on how much money a person makes each year.
The bill is called the "Tipped Worker Tax Relief Act of 2026."