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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Rich
I just figured my tax respectability for 2025. This big beautiful bill saves me more than $1200 compared to last year. assuming I earn the same dollars this year. Thank you Republicans.
Holt F.
I wish to express my deep dismay at the Social Security Administration’s recent statement regarding the budget bill and its claimed impact on beneficiaries. The assertion that the bill “ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits” is not only misleading — it borders on outright propaganda.
This statement grossly oversimplifies the provisions of the bill. As you well know, the legislation does not repeal taxation on Social Security benefits. It instead offers a temporary income-based deduction that applies to some seniors — while leaving millions of others, especially those with moderate or higher incomes, still subject to taxation. Even low-income beneficiaries who already owe nothing receive no real “relief.”
The SSA is expected to serve as a nonpartisan, fact-based agency that protects the interests of its beneficiaries — not to act as a public relations arm for a politically motivated budget bill. By releasing a statement that distorts the bill’s actual effect, the agency undermines its credibility and the trust of the millions of Americans who rely on it.
I urge the SSA to correct the public record, avoid politicized messaging, and recommit to factual and transparent communication. The American people deserve better.
Victoria M.
I will add my name to those who are angry at the SSA for using taxpayer money to send out a misleading, politically biased message to the seniors who have “worked so hard” to keep the SS program viable. This is propaganda. And, as many have pointed out, it did not provide the details or clarity that messages spending OUR money should provide.
Nate
This blog post is misleading and outright illegal. It breaks the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities.
buca s.
They really worked hard for us in the past. They need to have a good rest of their lives. I applaud this decision. It is the right decision to make! That is why social security exists. Buca
Sherri
Be happy! If it is for those 65 or older, those are the ones who deserve it . You can get it once you become that age. They have worked and paid their dues. It is for the middle class folks. Those are the ones that need the relief the most. Be thankful for any kind of help, God bless the USA and God bless President Trump!!
Rick V.
This bill does not eliminate taxes on Social Security. It’s only a $6,000 tax deduction which amounts to between $500 and $700 dollars a year depending on your income and if you are between 62 and 64 and collecting SS this deduction does nothing for you so once again a lie and a ripoff.
Mary L.
Wish the article contained the details of who, how and what is involved in receiving this tax break. Especially as it seems to do at the cost of taking food out of children’s mouths or seniors depending on Meals on Wheels or the working class Americans who will now be paying higher taxes to support the top 1% Big Tax break. Legislators need to be providing solutions that benefits individuals who truly need the system to work for them. I am embarrassed for my country’s loss of values, vision of free for all and compassion.
Bob F.
As the old saying goes the devil is in the details. Where are the details? How do recipients of Social Security save? How much did they save? Does everyone save? Where is the truth? That’s the real question. I’m guessing it’s not being spelled out because there is no real deal it’s all smoke and mirrors like everything else. Wake up America!
Valerie J.
To exclude low income and a lot of middle income from not paying social security tax is repulsive. So people who need the breaks the most, minimum wagers are excluded.
Most enlisted military retirees who served over 20 years of service don’t qualify for these breaks because they make under $75K.
What is wrong with this administration? Never mind, we all know.
And to the head of the SSA, grow a pair.