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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Paige M.
Since when does the SSA applaud legislation?
Lyn S.
Probably after being threatened by trump the tramp and/or musk(eeter).
MamaY
I find this message duplicitious and smarmy. These minimal “tax breaks” will expire in 2028. You’re trying to put lipstick on a pig and convince vulnerable people the pig is beautiful. Shame on this administration.
Gregory H.
Who are the abused 10% who must still pay tax on social security benefits?
Lee A.
A TALE OF TWO STORIES :
NO TAX OR A TAX DEDUCTION>
Concern r.
SENIOR’S SHOULD ALWAYS GET A RELIEF IN RETIREMENT,THEY WORK ALL THEIR LIVES,WHY SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT TAKE FROM US WHAT WE EARN,BUT THANK GOD FOR WHATS BEING DONE.
john l.
a friend of mine said is it only for 3 years?? true or false
JERRY F.
This is a misleading article being touted by the Trump administration. The social security administration is now a maga mouthpiece and no longer provides partisan information to seniors. You’re getting a deduction and will still be paying taxes on the other amount depending on your bracket. Again, it’s a ploy to make people believe something they want to be is true, but as usual, they don’t tell you the entire story. Liars and manipulators have become an acceptable commodity now in rino world.
H J.
Benefits to Social Security beneficiaries. Yes. But isn’t this a short term gain? Won’t the Trust now be depleted faster and the potential for upstream cuts in monthly payments be a reality?
I am not sure this was a well thought out tactic and lacks a longer term strategy
Paul F.
You guys are a bunch of fucking traitors.
Mary S.
I wonder what qualifies people for the over 90%? I wonder what percentage of SSI recipients actually owe taxes against their SSI? And I wonder why politicians never mention Seniors pay a premium for part B Medicare and for part D for prescriptions?