Donald Trump says a lot of things. But his latest claim — “no tax on Social Security” — is not exactly true. Yes, his new tax plan talks about helping seniors. But no, it does not fully remove taxes on Social Security benefits.
Let’s break it down.
What Trump Said
During his 2024 campaign, Trump promised to remove taxes on Social Security. He repeated it on Fox News, saying, “No tax on tips, no tax on Social Security, no tax on overtime.”
Sounds great, right? But when you look at the actual House and Senate tax bills, they don’t match his words.
What the Law Actually Does
There is no full removal of taxes. Instead, the bills only offer temporary tax deductions for people over 65 — and not everyone qualifies.
Here’s the deal:
- The Senate bill gives a $6,000 deduction to seniors with income under $75,000 (or $150,000 for couples).
- The House bill offers a smaller $4,000 deduction.
- These deductions last only four years — from 2025 to 2029.
- If your income is too low or too high, you won’t benefit.
- Those who claim Social Security before 65 are also not eligible.
So, while some seniors will see savings, millions won’t see any change at all.
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What Experts Are Saying
The White House says the Senate version will help 88% of seniors on Social Security. That sounds good, but it’s still not what Trump promised.
According to Garrett Watson from the Tax Foundation, saying “no tax on Social Security” is misleading. “It’s not the same as ending the tax,” he said. “And it could confuse seniors.”
The Bigger Picture: Costs and Consequences
Cutting Social Security taxes completely would cost the U.S. government $1.5 trillion over 10 years, according to Penn Wharton Budget Model. It would also speed up the Social Security Trust Fund’s depletion — from 2034 to 2032.
On top of that, the Congressional Budget Office says the full tax plan will increase deficits by $3.3 trillion.
Trump’s team says tariffs will pay for it. But the CBO warns that his tariff plan may hurt the economy, raise inflation, and cut household spending.
Final Word
Trump’s tax plan does help some seniors. But it does not eliminate Social Security taxes — and pretending otherwise is unfair. It’s a temporary fix, not a permanent promise.
So, before celebrating, seniors should read the fine print. A shiny headline doesn’t always tell the full story.
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