Does no tax on social security for seniors effective for 2025 taxes

[DoninGA]

Yes, the extra senior deduction is effective for tax year 2025.

New $6,000 "Senior Bonus" Deduction (2025-2028)

• Amount: Up to $6,000 for single filers and heads of household. For married couples filing jointly, it is $12,000 if both spouses are eligible (age 65 or older).
• Income Limits: The deduction begins to phase out if your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) exceeds certain thresholds and is completely eliminated for higher incomes:
  • Single/Head of Household: Phases out above $75,000 MAGI, eliminated at $175,000.
  • Married Filing Jointly: Phases out above $150,000 MAGI, eliminated at $250,000.

[rjs]

There is no change in the tax on Social Security benefits for 2025 or any other year. The new Deduction for Seniors that DoninGA described is intended as a substitute for the campaign promise of "no tax on Social Security." The Deduction for Seniors is effective for 2025 through 2028.