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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Jonas B.
I can’t believe that my tax dollars are being spent to disseminate this garbage propaganda (here and via my email) – ask current and future beneficiaries how the feel in, oh – a year or so. My respect for the leadership of this organization is at an all time low.
Jeremy
You are fools to like this happening…
Eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits would drain the trust funds that back the program faster than already projected.
Jay B.
This bill is not beautiful at all. It will leave hundreds of children and people in need without benefits in the coming years.
This announcement is clearly an attempt to distract the current administration’s base from the facts of the damage that is being done.
How much pressure did you get from the current administration to make such a partisan announcement?
Frankly, I’m disgusted!
Andrew
Once this bill is signed, when will the change take place?
Sandra
So how do we find out who still has to pay the taxes? Who are those 10% people still stuck and how do I find out if I’m one?
Teri L.
So there’s a tax deduction but the Billl does NOT Eliminate taxes on social security as promised by Trump!! Very disappointing !
Terrell
If this is legit it’s huge.
margo S.
This is absolutely misinformation. The bill passed by the Senate and the House 7/3/25 does not relieve SS recipients from paying federal taxes on the Social Security benefits they receive.
Balfour
When does the law take effect?
MARK C.
If President Trump signs the OBBB on 4 July, will it go into effect for the 2025 tax year?
Jeremy
yes