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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Steve S.
When does it begin?
Beverly W.
It would have been nice to provide some of the details, or at least a link to where to find them. This sounds more like an advertisement than a federal government message.
Tom B.
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What are the parameters of who gets a reduction of tax on SS and how is it calculated.
Thank you
Tom Benford
R C.
Unless something has changed, this is only a temporary measure. It was submitted as a 4-year moratorium. Did the Senate or the House change the submission to make it permanent?
Rich
Thank you President Trump and the Republican Party for this great legislation! 🇺🇸
William M.
I was under the understanding that everybody on Social Security would have no federal income tax withheld. I guess I was wrong means it’s only 80%.
Ann E.
I thought Social Security employees were prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities such as this article.
Brian
This is a travesty! Shane on our Legislators!
Robbie S.
According to AI Overview that is not true.
“No, approximately 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will not stop paying federal income tax. While the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been passed, and includes a provision to reduce the tax burden on Social Security benefits, it does not eliminate federal income tax liability for most beneficiaries. The bill provides a tax break, but it does not eliminate taxes for everyone. “
Pat
Thank you for writing the truth!
Byrne W.
It’s a about time!!! 😭
Jeremy
About time for what? a temp 3 year bill that gives a $6k tax break to those on Social Security who are over 65… then in just a few years, like 2031 or 2033, ( 2 years sooner now thanks to this bill ) you get a 26% cut in your benefits… don’t sound like a moment to be happy about IMO