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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Wendy S.
Please explain in more detail about the tax benefits to seniors.
Terri M.
Does this mean my SSDI will not be taxed
George
Thank you to the politicians who truly have America’s best interests! Those of you who passed this bill!
Bob
Well done President Trump! And Happy Fourth of July!
William T.
This is an absolutely disgusting violation of public trust in neutral agencies. The Social Security Administration’s stated purpose is to provide financial protection for the nation’s people, not to deliver state propaganda.
edee r.
What is the real meaning behind the big beautiful bill saying that 90% of those on social security WILL NO LONGER BE PAYING TAXES ON THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY? Explain: what the $4,000. “BONUS” REALLY IS? AND WHO ARE THE 90% OF THOSE WHO WILL NO LONGER PAY TAXES ON THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY. HOW EXACTLY IS THIS THE SAME AS “NOT HAVING “ANY TAXES TAKEN OUT OF OUR (PAID IN LIFETIME OF WORKING CHECKS PAID BY US INTO SOCIAL SECURITY) ? THE WORD ALLITERATIVE ? is NOT THE SAME AS NOT TAKING TAXES OUT OF OUR SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS! WHAT IS THE REAL MEANING TO STATE THAT SENIORS RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS WILL BE GETTING A $4,OOO. BONUS? HOW CAN THIS BE AN ALLITERATIVE TO “not having any taxes taken out of EVERY social security payment”?
Celia E.
How does this affect the people not yet on social security?
Sue
This is shameful for SSA to politicize this legislation. The One Big, Beautiful Bill is NOT beneficial for the millions that lose health care because of this bill.
Lynne W.
When will this take effect?
Larry C.
What is the criteria that determines whether you still pay taxes on your SS under the new bill?