The Senate passed a bill on Monday which aims to eliminate taxes on tips in the United States. While it still has a long road before it takes effect, here's what Tennesseans should know.

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “ no tax on tips ” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it’s inching closer to reality. The idea is firmly planted in the sprawling tax cuts package House Republicans passed early Thursday . And in a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea.

This bill would offer a tax break for tipped income under certain levels, but that might not be the uncomplicated relief it sounds like.