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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RUSSELL P.
Misleading propaganda designed to please the Boss-man Trump rather than actually inform social security beneficiaries and all at government expense. Do you have no shame?
Maureen
Well, I will leave a positive comment. Yippee! , and it’s a GOOD thing that happened. Maybe not all people agree with what this administration is doing, including me, but give credit when something beneficial happens. this will help many AMERICANS.
Dean J.
I find the email from SSA to be very misleading as it states in part:
“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.”
It also states the following:
“The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.”
All I’m reading about is the “Senior Deduction” of either $4,000 or $6,000 if over the age of 65.
So, what are the facts??
It’s appalling that a government agency like the SSA is issuing a very misleading statement, which seems very much like fake news.
Keith J.
This letter from SSA leadership is a clear violation of the Hatch Act, the law, prohibiting federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities. Regardless of one’s political affiliation or demographic, this action is against the law and there should be legal consequences for the head of SSA for sending this letter.
Gary H.
Hey, folks, chill out! If you want more details about the recent changes tax-wise, you’re at the wrong government site – go to the IRS.
Pa b.
This is the most disgraceful thing SSA AND TRUMP administration could do! As soon as we read the text we received, we knew it wasn’t true! Anyone on SSI are not MILLIONAIRES! THEY’RE THE ONLY ONES WHO GET TAX BREAKS!
Joe
As a republican I am angered at this “official” letter saying 90% of seniors will benefit. What benefit? I have a sinking feeling the administrator of SS is a used car salesman.
Dean B.
What are the details of this new tax law?
* Will my SS benefits not be taxed “at all”? Or does it depend on the amount of my benefit?
* Does the law still take into consideration my total income? I still have earnings from part time work and I still have 401K distributions. Does this impact the taxability of my SS benefits?
* WHEN IS IT EFFECTIVE? I have money withheld from my SS benefits for taxes each month — when can I stop that withholding?
Please respond!
Dean Boyles
Omaha Nebraska
Texas 1.
Totally agree…..there is no information about the changes in the bill such as income tax or other changes to the standard deduction for over 65. Everyone who receives social security has already paid federal income tax on those earnings that are used to calculate the benefit. Why are we paying again? Additionally, the bill does nothing for those over $150,000 and totally phased out at $250,00 for married filing jointly.
Dave B.
All your employers funded 50% of your social security benefits, thus that 50% is taxable to you.
Colleen L.
How about some SPECIFIC details and not just a regurgitation of talking points? And I’m a Trump supporter.
CARLTON J.
My sentiments exactly!