The Social Security Administration reportedly sent out an email claiming the policy bill “eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries”—but that’s not true.

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.

President Donald Trump keeps saying that Republicans' mega tax and spending cut legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits. It does not.