Social Security: Temporary Tax Cut on Benefits
The Senate Finance Committee received this bill on March 25, 2025. It has not moved since that date and remains stalled in the committee process. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote before any further progress can occur.
While tax cuts for seniors are popular, this bill faces a long path through the committee process and would require significant support to pass both chambers.
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The bill explicitly separates Social Security disability benefits from the tax cut, so people receiving disability payments under section 223 of the Social Security Act would not get the reduced taxable income treatment given to retirees. This leaves disabled beneficiaries paying tax on their benefits at current rates while retirees get relief.
“any social security benefits received by the taxpayer by reason of entitlement to a monthly benefit under section 223 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423)”
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Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Social Security Check Tax Cut Act, which aims to phase out federal income taxes on Social Security retirement and survivor benefits. The bill proposes a 10% reduction in taxable benefits for 2026, increasing to a 20% reduction in 2027.
Congressional Republicans are positioning the Social Security Check Tax Cut Act as a key component of upcoming tax negotiations. A senior GOP aide noted the bill's temporary 2026-2027 cuts create a legislative deadline to force broader discussions on retirement tax policy and fiscal reform.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Social Security Check Tax Cut Act
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