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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Need m.
This statement is way too vague to accurately explain how this provision will actually work. We have no way of trying to determine if our particular circumstances would eliminate taxes on social security.
“The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. “
Cheryl D.
Thank you GOD and thank you DONALD TRUMP!🇺🇸
Sue H.
Don’t blame this on God.
Jack
What tax relief, if any, will this have on those who are under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits?
Frieda M.
Who exactly does this affect and when does it commence 2025 2026 when? Do you have to make a certain amount yearly in order for this to apply to you?
Carla V.
You make me sick.
Josephine D.
90% of seniors your article says. Do I quality to stop paying taxes on my benefits?
Jim B.
That money in the fund has already been taxed. That is why Social Security exists. It is called double taxation.
Adrienne L.
I find it offensive that the Social Security Administration is taking a political position. I thought that the Hatch Act is intended to ensure that federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan manner.
K R.
Too bad the rest of it will bankrupt our children and grandchildren all while encouraging corporations to poison their bodies and souls.
Jeremy
not that far in the future, we hit the wall between 2031 and 2033, so just a few years
Nancy V.
We need more information! This article does NOT give a FULL explanation. Seniors over 65 already received an enhanced deduction.
STOP the lies about the Big Bullshit Bill!!!!