In 1983, with Social Security's asset reserves virtually exhausted, a bipartisan Congress passed, and then-President Ronald Reagan signed, the Social Security Amendments of 1983 into law. This amendment gradually increased the full retirement age and payroll taxation on working Americans, as well as introduced the utterly despised tax on benefits.

Major Social Security changes under President Trump include raising the retirement age, taxing more income, and reshaping benefits. Here's what it means for Americans.

During his campaign, Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits for seniors. However, the current Republican fiscal proposal tells a different story, offering a modest $4,000 tax deduction instead.

President Donald Trump and his administration have been busy changing many things over the past few months. For instance, he's ending paper Social Security checks, requiring electronic fund transfers. That will save the government some money, but close to 500,000 Americans receive paper checks, so the change will be disruptive for them.

The recent passage of the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' by the U.S. House, backed by President Trump, increases the standard deduction for seniors but leaves Social Security taxes intact. Despite campaign promises,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is undergoing a major overhaul under President Donald Trump and the Department of Efficiency in Government (DOGE).

The House passed a sweeping piece of legislation that will eliminate tax on tips. More Americans oppose it and disapprove of Trump's job performance.