The Social Security Administration sent a misleading email claiming that a new law eliminated federal taxes on Social Security benefits for most recipients. Originally, Republican politicians proposed this tax elimination, but it was removed due to Senate rules. Instead, the law offers a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans over 65, excluding those aged 62 to 64. The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare raised concerns about the SSA's misleading message, stating it could confuse beneficiaries and highlighting the agency's unprecedented political messaging.
On July 3, Social Security sent an email stating that the new law eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, indicating that nearly 90% would no longer pay these taxes.
While eliminating taxes on Social Security was proposed, that provision was removed from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' because it violated Senate rules.
The law allows Americans aged 65 or older to take an additional $6,000 income tax deduction, although it does not include beneficiaries aged 62 to 64.
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare expressed concerns that the misleading message could confuse beneficiaries and highlighted the unprecedented nature of the SSA's political messaging.
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