diff --git a/aqt/addcards.py b/aqt/addcards.py
index 7dafe8903..5f3ddbb19 100644
--- a/aqt/addcards.py
+++ b/aqt/addcards.py
@@ -78,7 +78,6 @@ class AddCards(QDialog):
 
     def setupNewNote(self, set=True):
         f = self.mw.col.newNote()
-        f.tags = f.model()['tags']
         if set:
             self.editor.setNote(f)
         return f