Retirees were never supposed to get this deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buried deep in a sprawling Trump-backed tax law, a quiet provision could hand seniors up to $450 in federal tax savings starting in 2026\u2014without most even realizing why. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It hinges on age, income, and the way Social Security is taxed. Some will win big.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A little-known provision in President Donald Trump\u2019s \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act\u201d could soften the tax bite for millions of older Americans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beginning with the 2026 tax year, filers age 65 and older can claim an extra $6,000 deduction, or $12,000 if both spouses qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That extra write-off lowers taxable income, which in turn can reduce how much of their Social Security is exposed to federal tax. For a retired couple living on about $48,000 a year, analysts estimate the savings could reach roughly $450.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefit isn\u2019t unlimited. It begins phasing out once single retirees pass $75,000 in modified adjusted gross income, and disappears at $175,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For married couples filing jointly, the phase-out runs from $150,000 to $250,000. Despite political claims of \u201cno tax on Social Security,\u201d the law doesn\u2019t erase taxes on benefits;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it simply eases the burden for many. Unless Congress extends it, this senior deduction vanishes after 2028, leaving retirees again at the mercy of future tax fights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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