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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Debbie R.
This article and the email I personally received from SS is completely misleading. Benefits are still taxed. It’s a temporary tax deduction that can offset federal taxes you pay on SS, and only for those 65 and older within certain income brackets. The poorest on SS will not benefit from this as they already pay no taxes. Again, only the wealthier people will benefit. Shame on the government! Can’t wait until midterms.
Fed U.
Why were disabled people left out of this bill? They will still be penalized for getting married? This article is useless. I was trying to find what year this deduciton phases out. Stop filling our government website with propaganda.
Marie S.
Right at the top of the page is, “Paid for at U.S. taxpayer expense” I strongly oppose using ANY SSA resources to promote MAGA political propaganda and lies about this new budget bill that will devastate rural communities, hurt children, hurt seniors and create a fascist police state. Shame on you, Commissioner of Social Security. Recall your notice at once. Shame.
JERRY
WHERE ARE THE DETAILS ??????????????
Victor L.
I really wish all the politicians would stop lying. I will receive the same amount of social security benefits I now receive…period. There is no provision in the bill to not tax social security benefits…period.
Cros65
I believe wee need to also be thankful for what we get. Be thankful for even the little bit we receive
Carlene S.
I want specifics. I’m over 65 and must pay taxes out of my social security check now. I have already paid taxes on the money I received while working. Why must I pay taxes again on my social security check? When will I receive the deduction on this year? Will I receive a check back for the tax deductions which have already been deducted for 2025?
Bob S.
Just a question on when will the No Tax on SS actually start? Immediately or 2026?
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Russ. R.
The blog says immediate, it’s my understanding this doesn’t take effect until 2026, six months from now.