Trump Only Partly Delivered On Social Security's 'No Tax' Promise
A temporary $6,000 senior tax deduction reduces Social Security benefit taxes through 2028, but taxes are likely to return as the deduction expires and COLAs raise benefit amounts.
Trump Administrations New Tax Rule Puts Social Security at Risk
A new $6,000 senior standard deduction boost in 2026 increases short-term senior tax savings but accelerates Social Security trust fund depletion by roughly six months.