Hochul’s refusal to end tax on tips: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 30, 2025

New York Post readers take Gov. Kathy Hochul to task for refusing to extend President Trump's "no tax on tips" policy in the Empire State. Matt Roberts/Shutterstock

The Issue: Gov. Hochul refusing to extend President Trump’s “no tax on tips” policy in New York.

It’s quite unfortunate Gov. Hochul is choosing not to follow President Trump’s example and is continuing to impose taxes on tips and overtime (“Gov’s attax on NY workers,” Dec. 27).

It seems her resistance might stem from a desire to not support an idea attributed to Trump, driven by a wish to undermine his achievements.

Hochul reflects a level of pettiness and self-interest that overshadows the broader benefits that could arise from embracing such measures for the country’s success.

Jeremy Fineberg

Cedarhurst

Hochul lowered the congestion toll by 40% when she imposed a $9 fee instead of the original $15, but is now costing New Yorkers more by not allowing state and local tax deductions for tips and overtime.

It’s clear the national socialist Democrats just want your money. Their agenda is: As long as you pay, it’s the American way.

Wayne Galvin

Lynbrook

Of course anyone who relies on tips or overtime to make ends meet would want to pay less in taxes. But you can hardly fault Hochul for not following Trump’s lead on this one.

New York can’t print money like the federal government can. Balancing budgets these days is no easy feat when you don’t have that luxury.

Steve Bollander

Montville, NJ

Hochul’s decision to continue taxing income from tips makes it clear Democrats are all for policies that improve the lives of everyday Americans — unless, of course, the policy is President Trump’s idea.

Mike Cavanaugh

Long Beach

Hochul’s decision to override Trump’s anti-tax regime, which imposes no tax on tips, exposes her as a shill for the far left, who’s incapable of making her own decisions.

It also confirms her deep Democratic roots, which assert that government can spend tax revenue better than the people who earn the money that creates the taxes.

This is a despicable slap in the face for every New Yorker who relies on tips to make a living.

Rich Klitzberg

Princeton

Once and for all, Hochul has made it extremely clear her claims of commitment to the betterment of the working class will get thrown under the bus — and run over a few times for good measure — if any policies toward that goal come from Trump.

Like all other Democrats (regular or hard left) she needs to keep Trump as a political punching bag, so she will sacrifice the very people she claims to care about in order to continue inciting hate toward Trump.

Susan Cienfuegos

New Rochelle

The Issue: Professor James Deaville arguing that “It’s a Wonderful Life” has racist, bigoted messages.

Professor James Deaville’s claim that “It’s a Wonderful Life” is racist and bigoted is a woke joke (“It’s a ‘Woke’ Life,” Dec. 28).

He totally ignores the iconic film’s main message that everyone is put on this planet for a reason and that includes people of all races.

Deaville unnecessarily applies Critical Race Theory to a movie loved and admired by millions. He apparently suffers from RDS: Racist Derangement Syndrome.

Richard Reif

Kew Gardens Hills

Of course, some woke liberal professor would consider this movie racial and bigoted.

We need to remove these people from positions of authority. They are preying on students who don’t know any better, molding their minds to match their insanity.

These are the kinds of people our tax dollars pay to teach our children.

Steve Preziosa Sr.

Deptford, NJ

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