A DoorDash driver says no tax on tips has saved him more than $11,000 in tips
Gig employee shares story of surprise $11,000 savings during White House delivery as President Donald Trump promotes sweeping tax cuts ahead of Tax Day.
A DoorDash delivery driver praised President Donald Trump at the White House, saying his “no tipping” policy helped his family “tremendously” and brought in more than $11,000 in savings before Tax Day.
The driver, Sharon Simmons, met Trump during a delivery at the White House, where he thanked her directly, telling her it had made a big difference in her family.
“It’s helped my family a lot and I really appreciate it,” Simmons said, referring to the administration’s push to end the tip tax.
Simmons, who has worked as a full-time DoorDash driver since 2021, said tips make up the bulk of his salary. He told the president he had saved more than $11,000 under the policy, calling the amount “very surprising” when asked if the amount was more than he expected.
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A DoorDash driver told Trump that her “no tax on tips” policy saved her more than $11,000, helping her family manage expenses during her husband’s cancer treatment. (Fox News / Fox News)
The rescue came at a critical time for his family. According to information shared during the event, Simmons’ husband reduced his work hours while undergoing cancer treatment, leaving his salary — and the tips he earned — as the main source of financial support. The extra money helped cover medical expenses, replace lost income and pay for trips to visit family.
Trump used the occasion to highlight his broad tax agenda, pointing to Simmons’ experience as an example of what he described as widespread relief for working Americans.
“So the reason for this is that I heard you took an extra $11,000 because the tax was the biggest — the biggest refund you’ve ever had,” Trump said, praising the “Great Big Bill.” He also recounted similar anecdotes from other taxpayers who, he said, received larger refunds than expected under his policies.
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Sharon Simmons, or “DoorDash Grandma”, delivered McDonald’s to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. (Fox News / Fox News)
The “tips tax exemption” plan is part of a broader tax package that the administration says is aimed at boosting take-home pay for service industry workers and others who rely on various incomes.
According to the White House, millions of Americans have already benefited from this provision, with estimated deductions reaching thousands of dollars.
During the exchange, Trump reiterated that the reported savings did not include potential additional benefits tied to overtime provisions, another part of his tax plan.
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President Trump took money out of his own pocket to tip “DoorDash Grandma”. (Fox News / Fox News)
The interview had a minor moment as well, when a reporter asked if the White House was known to tip staff. Trump paused before giving Simmons a tip and replied, “Yes, a lot.”
At one point, Trump pointed to the scene and joked, “This doesn’t look staged, does it?” as he continues to promote the policy and its impact.
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For Simmons, the focus remained on the tangible difference the tax change made in her daily life — and the stability it provided during a difficult year for her family as she balanced work and caregiving responsibilities.
