US EditionSocial Security sends millions of Americans a misleading and ‘blatantly political’ message
UNITED STATES, JUL 12 – The Social Security Administration inaccurately claimed nearly 90% of beneficiaries would stop paying federal taxes on benefits, raising concerns about trust and future program funding.
- On July 3, the Social Security Administration sent millions of beneficiaries an email praising the budget bill that passed Congress that day.
- The message highlighted tax reductions for seniors but mistakenly asserted that almost 90% of recipients would be exempt from paying federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits.
- Commissioner Frank Bisignano praised the bill as a landmark achievement that upholds President Trump's commitment to safeguarding Social Security while reducing the tax burden on seniors.
- Experts and advocacy groups criticized the SSA for a partisan message, calling it a massive breach of norms that undermines trust and could increase vulnerability to scams.
- The tax reduction could reduce program revenue by about $30 billion annually, potentially accelerating Social Security and Medicare trust fund exhaustion around 2032.
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