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Does Trump’s new ‘big beautiful bill’ change the age at which older Americans should start claiming Social Security?
The Trump bill — which was enacted in early July — introduces an additional tax deduction for taxpayers who are 65 or older. The deduction could be up to $6,000 for an individual tax filer and up to $12,000 for a married couple if both spouses qualify.
Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?
What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is available to people with an adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and $150,000 or less for couples filing jointly. The deduction is set to expire at the end of 2028.
Social Security predicted to run out of money sooner due to Trump bill
One organization warns that a dual-earning couple retiring in 2033 could experience a Social Security trust fund cut of $18,100.
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: What It Really Means for Social Security Taxes
The White House says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act got rid of taxes on Social Security; finance experts disagree.
Social Security tax not eliminated: What you need to know now
Despite political claims, Social Security benefits are still taxed. Here's how the 2025 law actually works for seniors.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
I Asked ChatGPT If Trump’s Tax Bill Will Affect Social Security Checks: Here’s What It Said
I asked ChatGPT to break down what's actually in President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." Spoiler alert: It's not quite the game-changer some think it is.
What's The Same, What's Different - Suze Orman Tackles How The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' Affects Your Social Security
If you're nearing retirement or already collecting Social Security, the new "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" might have you wondering how it will impact your benefits — and your taxes. Financial expert Suze Orman recently tackled these questions on her "Women & Money" podcast,
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Below are the 41 states (along with Washington, D.C.) that currently do not tax Social Security benefits: States have been progressively eliminating their Social Security taxes, so even if you're in one of the nine states that still currently tax benefits, that might not always be the case.
Social Security Old-Age and Survivors trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected, senator warns
A new analysis of the Social Security trust funds shows the program may run out of money earlier than expected, thanks to provisions in the law called the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and signed by President Donald Trump last month.
Social Security funds will deplete earlier than expected, chief actuary warns
The chief actuary for Social Security says that President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will increase the program's costs starting in 2025, causing the combined Social Security trust funds - Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) and Disability Insurance (DI) - to run out of money earlier than previously projected.
1 Million Retirees in Maryland Qualify For The ‘Senior Deduction’ Under Big, Beautiful Bill
The law delivers sweeping relief to seniors, especially in high-cost states like Maryland where expanded SALT deductions add ...
Instead of Eliminating Social Security Taxes, the Big Beautiful Bill Provides a 'Senior Bonus'
Trump says the "Big Beautiful Bill" eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits. However, the bill's text shows that's not ...