India, April 11 -- Nearly 30 million Americans have taken advantage of tax deductions on tips and overtime introduced under Donald Trump's economic agenda, according to Scott Bessent, who shared updated figures ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline.

Speaking at an event with small business owners in New York's Hudson Valley, Bessent said the uptake shows growing use of provisions rolled out under the administration's flagship tax law.

As reported by New York Post, Bessent said 5.7 million taxpayers have filed for the "No Tax on Tips" deduction, while 23 million have claimed the "No Tax on Overtime" benefit.

"That's the biggest one," Bessent said of the overtime provision.

The combined total, nearing 30 million, marks an increase f...