Federal law now exempts Social Security income from federal taxes for most seniors, creating a senior tax deduction that removes taxes on benefits for many recipients. Beginning in tax year 2026, 88% of seniors nationwide will owe no federal tax on Social Security income, up from 64% under previous law, representing 14.2 million additional retirees freed from tax on their primary retirement benefit. The law adds a $6,000 deduction for individuals and $12,000 for married couples on top of standard and age-based deductions. Total deductions can reach $23,750 for individuals and $46,700 for couples over 65. West Virginia has one of the oldest populations, and about 400,000 retirees there are expected to qualify for the exemption.
Older homeowners in West Virginia are now among the millions of Americans expected to benefit from a sweeping federal tax change. The One Big Beautiful Bill, recently passed by the Trump administration, introduces a senior tax deduction that eliminates federal taxes on Social Security income for most recipients. In West Virginia, 400,000 retirees are expected to qualify for the tax exemption.
A Big Break on Social Security Taxes Beginning with the 2026 tax year, 88% of seniors across the country will owe no federal tax on their Social Security income, according to the White House. That's a major jump from 64% under previous law, translating to 14.2 million more retirees who will no longer pay taxes on their primary retirement benefit.
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