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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Bill
Frank Bisignano should be fired for supporting this horrible deficit bill.
Bill H.
Whoever posted this bullshit on behalf of Trump is, at best, a dingleberry.
Terry F.
Biased much?
Richard G.
I am horrified to see a legitimate branch of our government being used for purely political purposes. Regardless of the accuracy of the statement, it is not appropriate for the SSA to comment on the merits of one political party’s actions.
Fuck y.
Fuck you
Cheryl
This does not eliminate the federal income tax thresholds for anyone exceeding either $25,000 or $32,000 depending on filing status. Up to 85% may be taxed above $34,000 or $44,000 depending whether single or married. That tax burden did not change. The bill simply includes an additional $6000 deduction for filers making under $75,000/$150,000 and phases out 6 cents of every dollar over. Your email is very misleading which I assume is intentional.
BarbD
Yeah, so exciting. Hopefully it will help them cover the massive cuts to their Medicare and Medicaid.
B B.
This new bill does not eliminate taxes on Social Security, it only provides a temporary additional deduction for seniors that will expire in 2028.
Douglas J.
A more complete explanation of the change in taxation due the Big Piece of Shit Bill would be helpful. nearly 90% of beneficiaries will not pay taxes on their benefit. Great! what’s the cutoff?
Information you provide is not helpful to the 10-20% who might or might not be impacted….
Susan M.
The bill does not exclude social security income from federal taxation