A new tax break aimed at seniors may lighten the load on retirees’ Social Security income, but it’s not as sweeping or permanent as some headlines suggest. Tucked inside the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4,

President Donald Trump has long touted eliminating taxes on Social Security. His administration says he has achieved it, but the bill says otherwise.

During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. While that measure was cut from the final bill, the majority of seniors are still set to receive a tax break.