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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ROBERT D.
Will the no tax on social security for seniors be for all of calendar 2025? If so, what income level will a taxable event begin? Currently, I pay taxes on 85% of my social security. How much will this change in 2025 and then in 2026?
I cannot find this in your documentation or any government website. Thank you.
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I am over 65 still working & receiving SS. I am still paying into SS and have had to pay back the IRS for not having enough taxes coming out of my income. I paid back $2800 in 24 & $500 this year (after I increased my tax deduction). I think it is highly unfair to pay taxes again after taxes were already taken from the SS. The government needs to figure it out and stop stealing from us.
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I am over 65 still working & receiving SS. I am still paying into SS and have had to pay back the IRS for not having enough taxes coming out of my income. I paid back $2800 in 24 & $500 this year (after I increased my tax deduction). I think it is highly unfair to pay taxes again after taxes were already taken from the SS. The government needs to figure it out and stop stealing from us.
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I am over 75 still working & receiving SS. I am still paying into SS and have had to pay back the IRS for not having enough taxes coming out of my income. I paid back $2800 in 24 & $500 this year (after I increased my tax deduction). I think it is highly unfair to pay taxes again after taxes were already taken from the SS. The government needs to figure it out and stop stealing from us.
Sheree F.
Social Security Admin cheering on the current regime for tax break on Social Security recipients. Most Social Security recipients already don’t pay taxes. However, those same tax breaks will accelerate the projected depletion date of the Social Security Trust Fund by two years, from 2034 to 2032.
Sandra D.
I have been a widow for 17 years. My mom always did my/our taxes. She had a triple compound fracture in 2006. That was the last year I filed taxes. I would love to be paid back taxes, what’s the rule on that? I was born with scoliosis.
Rhoda O.
Not enough information. Thresholds etc
paul a.
currently have $500 deducted from monthly SS payment for income tax. For 2026, will I need to request this be stopped or will SSA automatically drop this IC deduction.
Ramona
If 90% are going to receive the relief from no taxes on their benefits, Who are the 10% of Social Security recipient recipients that won’t not receive the tax relief?
ANDY
Why only 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will be eligible to get relief on federal income tax for their benefits? Who are they? Who are the other 10%? What are the qualifications?