Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: July 7, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.
The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation’s economy.
“This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. “For nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement they’ve earned.”
The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. It does so by providing an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they earned.
Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them.
For more information about Social Security programs and benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.
Correction Notice: This blog was updated on July 7, 2025. The second sentence of the fourth paragraph originally read, “Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.”
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G
Well is Bs… why we that retired at 62 we don’t qualify for the tax. So where is my tax break why should I be punished more , so I get the shaft Behind me…….
Carmine
When I did my social security last year I already had about $6,000 taking off of it somebody you only have to claim like $19,000 of it or something so does that mean I’m going to get another 6,000 a month whatever last year was cuz they’re rough figures for me just a quick figure I thought it was around 19 I had to pay but I want to know if it’s going to be an additional $6,000 upon that so I’ll only have to pay $13,000 on it something seems Shirley
Carmine
Sorry I used voice text and obviously that was supposed to say something like you only have to pay on about $19,000 and supposed to say so am I going to get another 6, 000 off on what I paid so would it be only around 13,000 not supposed to say $6,000 a month sorry my phone sucks I shouldn’t be using voice text so basically can I get another $6,000 off of whatever I got off last year is what I want to know thanks guys sorry about that screw up and that was supposed to say something seems screwey not Shirley.lol
Mark S.
So can I have the Social Security office stop taking out federal taxes now or will they do it automatically?
Donny G.
Best thing to do is call the Social Security number at 800-772-1213 and have them make the update. I don’t think they will automatically make that change for you, since some people would want to continue their tax withholdings.
John B.
Can someone clearly define whether this new law states that Social Security payments are no longer subjected to federal taxes, OR, if the law states that recipients will be able to take a $6,000.00 deduction from their annual tax filings. When does it take effect?
Uncle S.
my understanding is that the added $6000 deduction for seniors is the only change, which acts as
an indirect offset to SS taxes.
Email R.
This new Social Security bill is great news for seniors. Most beneficiaries will no longer pay federal taxes on their benefits. It gives real financial relief and rewards years of hard work and contributions.
Tony B.
My understanding is that social security IS still taxable.
Bonnie S.
Do you not want your children to benefit from social security. The tax was keeping social security going. It is running due to the baby boomers and it will only get worse with the big beautiful tax cut.
It’s a big front to get middle class and lower middle class to support Trump while he’s packing the pockets of people who don’t even spend the money they have. People who can have whatever they want. 600,000 sq ft homes for 2 people. Buying tickets to go to the moon. While we judge the poor who never get a chance to thrive because welfare barely pays bills. SNAP is a very small amount to feed a family. I’m not saying all but most have more than one job. They tired, oppressed and desperate. Then ex the programs that are hardly enough and Trump is cutting that. We have to help people so they can help themselves. That’s the only way. If you studied your economics, you will see a country thrives on a balanced economy. That can only happen when all Americans can afford to eat.
Tom B.
As long as people are getting snap they’re not going to even look for work. There are people bragging about how much they get from snap. Some are even selling their snap cards.
Bill
Tax’s don’t keep social security going. People paying in,, keeps it going. Interest on the millions in social security funds keep it going. Come on !
Beth
Our generation will still be paying into it. Seniors are off the hook and should be. I’m 42 I’ll still be paying and I’m ok with this. If you don’t like the tax cuts feel free to keep paying it. Lol. As far as I’m concerned if you are a senior you should not have to pay anymore.
Alvin
Democrat that will oppose the President on anything!
Alvin
TDS
Terry
Yes, TDS is alive and well. It paralyzes people’s ability to see the good things happening if they can find some way to bitch about Trump instead.