diff --git a/aqt/addcards.py b/aqt/addcards.py
index f170cf582..8df97ef2c 100644
--- a/aqt/addcards.py
+++ b/aqt/addcards.py
@@ -82,7 +82,6 @@ class AddCards(QDialog):
 
     def setupNewNote(self, set=True):
         f = self.mw.col.newNote()
-        f.tags = f.model()['tags']
         if set:
             self.editor.setNote(f, focus=True)
         return f