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,

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates the expanded senior deduction, along with other tax cuts, could cost $30 billion annually. This might accelerate the depletion of the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund from early 2033 to late 2032.

In a landscape of financial pressures and sustainability debates, Social Security beneficiaries in the United States face a significant challenge: cuts resulting from overpayments. Starting July 24, millions of Americans will see their Social Security checks reduced.