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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WoodyF
Negative reaction to this Bill is typical from Liberals who are against anything approved by Trump no matter how amazing it is!
Thank you President Trump and all Republicans who voted for this Bill!
RoyM
I have always respected the Social Security Administration. Not so much anymore. Did the text of this message come straight from the White House? Or did SS Commissioner Bisignano compose it to ingratiate himself to his Dear Leader? It is hugely unprofessional for SSA to “celebrate” passage of legislation which had no bipartisan support. To do so is an overtly political act. Your job is to administer the program; we will decide when to celebrate.
MulchMaid
Thank you for calling out this blatant, ass-kissing propaganda.
Joyce B.
Then we know what you are really like and it’s not good. It’s all lies from this administration anyway. Bigoted, ignorant and greedy. Won’t last forever either. This too shall pass.
Beth A.
I’m sorry that you were forced to write such misinformation.
It is not the true of the matter.
How about you and Medicare write a letter on what’s going to happen 2027.
Alicia C.
Misleading propaganda. They will realize it’s a lie when they have the taxes come out of their paychecks!!!
Jean
Liar liar
You have been exposed by truthful politicians who did not vote for your big ugly self serving bill
Cyril J.
No details, we do know the big ugly pill screws the poor fund the tax cuts given to businesses and wealthy
Lyn S.
If not being taxed, how much more will be taken out automatically for Medical? And everytime we get a cost of living increase, so does the deducted premium increase, so why bother making the public think you are doing us a favor?
Holt F.
I want 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.
Martha K.
Nothing but lies, lies, lies. There is no provision in the new budget bill that eliminates taxes for any social security recipients. Who is feeding SSA this BS?
Larry R.
These are not favors that have been bestowed by our King.
A government website is not the place for a king’s lackeys to extoll his generosity.
All this while the Social Security system needs fixing. Now, we could see it break sooner.
Martha K.
This is a lie about no taxes on social security. Who is feeding SS this BS? There is absolutely nothing, zero, zip, zilch in the new budget bill that specifically eliminates taxes on social security income for anyone. How can we trust you or the government?
DJ
Hey Martha, Who said anything about no taxes on SS. It says tax relief for seniors and it absolutely does that, so there is NO LIE. Different from the actual lies about a secured border, and Joe is mentally sharp; remember those whoppers from your TDS leftist party.