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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Carla
Authoritarian propoganda
Bill D.
What a load of ca-ca you and the Trump administration are.
Rich C.
This is merely an increase in the standard deduction
CLay F.
So how do I know if I’m in the 10% that still have to pay income tax on my Social Security??
You’re article did not explain anything regarding that.
Steven H.
Who still pays federal taxes on social security benefits?
George
WHAT IS THIS PROPAGABDA? The Trump Clown Sh*tzhow should not be politicizing everything.
I’m ashamed of this country and many of my fellow Americans.
It’s a disgrace, and an example of lazy, entitled bigots ruining a once great country with their dumb cult.
Leo R.
Define “most beneficiaries” in your statement. Who will not get the tax relief?
When will it take affect? Retro back to 2024, or 2025 or when does it the check increase show “no taxes taken out”?
Leo R.
Define “most beneficiaries” in your statement. Who will not get the tax relief?
Sheldon F.
I think this is wonderful. Saves me over $1600 annually. I cannot, however, find out when it takes effect.
Steve S.
This is a gross misrepresentation of the OBBB. You state “The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits.” That is simply untrue. The bill does nothing to reduce actual taxes on Social Security benefits. Although some will receive an additional $6K tax credit, it has no ties to one’s Social Security payments. Please show some integrity and report critical information like this truthfully rather than just cheerleading a regressive bill.
Sheldon F.
Well, now I’m confused.
DonB
Steve , from everything I have read and heard, your statement is 100% accurate and more need to call this out for what it is. Another lie.
Judym
Amen.
Jim B.
Thank you for calling them out on this ridiculous propaganda stunt. It’s the stuff of authoritarian regimes