Roughly 400,000 Utah retirees are expected to gain from a new federal tax deduction that eliminates Social Security income taxes for most recipients starting in 2026. The One Big Beautiful

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a temporary $6,000 tax deduction for seniors, aiming to ease financial burdens. While it offers relief, it doesn't eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits,

If your income exceeds $150,000 for a single adult or $250,000 for a married couple, you won't qualify for the $6,000 senior deduction. However, you're still eligible to claim your standard deduction and the $2,000 senior deduction that was already in place before the BBB passed.