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.”
Did you find this Information helpful?
About the Author
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration
Comments
Leave a Comment
Please review our Comment Policy before leaving a comment. For your safety, please do not post Personally Identifiable Information (such as your Social Security Number, address, phone number, email address, bank account number, or birthdate) on our blog.
Sarah G.
Smoke and mirrors. The changes will not benefit most Social Security beneficiaries, and for those who do benefit, it is limited and temporary. Why politicize Social Security???
Jim B.
This sounds like a hot, steaming pile of propaganda BS straight from the White House.
John
This appears to be incorrect.
I have searched the bill and no where does what is outlined on this site exist. Clarify where is it, or remove this inaccurate information.
Doug B.
Yes this is a great thing. Thanks President Trump!
Russ C.
Would’ve liked to have seen the article include how Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill specifically impacts different income levels, or at least, a link to such a specific explanation.
Deb
I have the same question. Someone commented previously that he searched the bill and found nothing. I’m going to actually read it. If I read 20 pages a day, I’ll be back to the blog in late August and before our current holiday called Labor Day.
AJHarvey
I don’t believe it! And it didn’t pass the Google AI test either! I think it is a misrepresentation to say the least. Helps us now, we cannot trust the NEWLY APPOINTED head of SSA
Betty A.
How do you know if you are eligible to not have to pay taxes anymore as a senior citizen and when does it start?
Den P.
So when does the no taxes on SS benefits take affect.
Rita
Shame, shame, shame! When did SSA become a propaganda machine for a political party/leader.
You make me ashamed to be an American.
Mark B.
I wish someone would explain how this is going to work in terms of real dollars and how much one can earn from other sources and still not pay taxes on social security benefits. And how about a couple (married filing jointly) where one spouse collects social security, but the other is in her 50’s and still working?
Engineer_Lou
The White House Explains it here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/07/no-tax-on-social-security-is-a-reality-in-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/