President Trump Promised to End Social Security Benefit Taxes. Here's What Seniors Are Getting Instead

The White House announced a new senior tax deduction from the One Big, Beautiful Bill (OBBB) for the 2025 tax year, claiming it will exempt 88% of seniors on Social Security from owing taxes on their benefits, fulfilling a key promise from President Trump. However, experts caution that while the deduction may assist some seniors, it does not eliminate taxes on benefits entirely, warranting a deeper understanding of its implications.

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