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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Warren
This article is a lie. Taxes on social security were not eliminated
Principessa
How dare you politicize a government agency. And your facts are wrong. Additionally, the seniors who need the most are not those benefitting from the bill because they already don’t any owe taxes because they have little to no income.
D. G.
No detail on the plan!!!
Patricia G.
This is fascist propaganda. Your job is to carry out the law, not celebrate it. Much of this is misleading. Shame on you!
Benjamin J.
No details on who may be in the NEARLY 90 percent. No dollar limits, etc. Don’t tease us; give us the FACTS!
Eric
It sounds like exactly what we already have.
Anna S.
I find this announcement to be disingenuous.
We should be aware that up to a certain level of income, Social Security income is already tax free.
If you make more than the limit, you pay taxes on Social Security.
If you are younger than your full retirement age, there is a limit to how much you can earn from work while still receiving Social Security benefits. In 2025, the limit is $23,400 per year. If your earnings exceed this limit, your benefits will be reduced, specifically, $1 will be deducted for every $2 you earn above the limit. Once you reach your full retirement age, there is no limit on how much you can earn and still receive your full Social Security benefits.
The $6,000 “enhanced” tax deduction is not permanent. It expires in 2028, a just long enough time period to feel like you’re getting somewhere only to have the rug pulled out from under you.
RAGESH B.
Thank You President Trump.
Robert
How ? The bill does not adjust taxes on Social Security but all income and only $6000. Most people make have more social security than that amount so why are you staying social security income won’t be taxed?
Ken
So who are the 10% that have to pay tax? A bit more detail would be appreciated! Why so vague?
Benjamin J.
My same comment, exactly. NO details.
Eric
It appears that only a relatively will see “no taxes on Social Security. I’ve looked into it for my wife and I, and nothing changes.
Fortunately the State of California will continue to not tax a penny of Social Security.
ROBERT
Exactly. Give specifics!
Tim D.
The rich.