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RainCaster

(13,894 posts)
Fri Jul 4, 2025, 11:42 AM Jul 2025

SSA sent me this spam- how true is it? [View all]

I received the following yesterday from the SSA (Social Security Administration). I've not heard of this crap before, so I'm left wondering just how true is all this BS?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.

The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.

“This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. “For nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement they’ve earned."

The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.

Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them.
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It's not true. And SSA should NOT be wasting OUR money sending out polticial propaganda. CousinIT Jul 2025 #1
Not true. Lies and propaganda. Lots of du posts and msm posts. cbabe Jul 2025 #2
It's definitely hyperbole and lies. However, it is true that less people will pay tax on SS. Ain't much of a savings Silent Type Jul 2025 #3
Some people will pay less tax. RandomNumbers Jul 2025 #6
More people will pay less tax. That's a fact. Other people -- who make very high income -- will continue to pay tax. Silent Type Jul 2025 #8
I agree that its rhetorical effectiveness is limited. (SS tax deduction) RandomNumbers Jul 2025 #13
This is a reduction SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #15
Yes, it does impact the trust fund, RandomNumbers Jul 2025 #16
Thank you for the correction! SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #17
Very disappointed in our Dems on this issue gulliver Jul 2025 #20
Lol. It's total propaganda. haele Jul 2025 #4
Yes we received an email like that and Dan Jul 2025 #5
Propaganda. I just deleted it. MineralMan Jul 2025 #7
I got it also. Trump propaganda, like when he signed Ilsa Jul 2025 #9
Unless you made more that 22k or something in addition to Klarkashton Jul 2025 #10
I'm retired but my spouse is still working MichMan Jul 2025 #11
I got the same thing, seems it's from the legit SSA site. TheBlackAdder Jul 2025 #12
I deleted it. roamer65 Jul 2025 #14
I am almost positive the Social Security Administration never PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2025 #18
Big Balls has been busy... Hugin Jul 2025 #19
I got the same email LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2025 #21
I got it, too. It's bullshit. Every arm of the government is now a propaganda machine for Dear Leader. Vinca Jul 2025 #22
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