Senior citizens are getting a tax break in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending cuts package, but it’s not the one the president promised on the campaign trail last year.

Whether you were in favor of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill or against it, what is important now is how the new legislation will affect you. It can pay to dig a bit deeper into the details in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises — and even to enjoy some tax advantages resulting from the new law.

Key Points President Trump's bill won't eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits.However, a new deduction for seniors should reduce the federal taxes on benefits for many Americans.This deduction will be only temporary,