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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MGL
Yea they mixed that in with all of the other horrendous spending. I am very concerned that you are spreading misinformaiton about what a great thing this was. Do you really think it is fair that certain people get away without paying any income taxes? UGH!
Louise L.
I have a problem understanding how my other income outside of Social Security will effect my taxes on SS ?
June B.
How will I know if my social security paycheck will not have federal taxes on it as reported with the Big beautiful bill? Nothing in your report today states who, exactly gets tax-free social security checks, and exactly when would this begin?
Jeffrey L.
Does the tax relief include those younger than 65 who are permanently disabled?
Norman
Agree with Lisa, no explanation on these benefits.
Rhonda
Who are the 10%
About C.
Ok.
Paul J.
The big, ugly bill is abominable! Yes, allowing seniors to have more net social security is great, but not at the cost of denying millions of healthcare benefits, increasing taxes on the disadvantaged, while providing more and more to the wealthy and ultra-wealthy! It’s despicable and Trump and his republican MAGA minions should be ashamed!
Rhonda
Who are the 90% that will no longer pay taxes on SS?
Ed L.
Which 10% will not benefit?
Jeremy
everyone not under 65 for starters