Bill to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits Is Back

News February 12, 2025 at 03:32 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, H.R. 1040, was reintroduced on Feb. 6 by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.
  • President Trump pledged on the campaign trail to end taxes on Social Security benefits.
  • One Social Security group opposes the bill because it requires the Treasury to appropriate money to fill in any revenue lost to the trust funds.
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