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Social Security Letter On Taxes Sends Confusing Message, Some Experts Say

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The Social Security Administration is telling people that federal income taxes on most recipients’ benefits will be eliminated under a recently passed tax and spending bill.

But while more seniors will get a tax break, the message itself is confusing and could mislead Social Security recipients about the new policy, some tax and policy experts said.

Congress on Thursday passed the legislative package that President Donald Trump dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill, including a temporary $6,000 deduction for seniors who earn as much $75,000 a year, or $12,000 for joint filers earning as much as $150,000.

The Social Security Administration sent an email soon after saying that the landmark legislation “delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans” and includes “a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples.” But policy experts say the bill does not ax federal income taxes on Social Security benefits — though it does reduce some people’s taxes through the new deduction, which is set to expire after 2028.

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