Trump’s new law cuts both ways for Social Security beneficiaries

Published Updated 5 Min Read

The Trump administration has claimed that the recently passed tax and spending bill “delivers on President Trump’s promise of no tax on Social Security.” Experts say it’s not that simple.

The provision, part of the nearly 900-page One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was signed into law on July 4, creates a new tax deduction for seniors age 65 and up, offering $6,000 in deductions for single filers and $12,000 for married couples.

Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Former Data Reporter

Elijah returned to Financial Planning in 2025 after working as a summer intern with FP in 2023. He earned an undergraduate degree from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, and a master's degree in data … Read full bio


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