The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly exempt those payments from taxes.

The emails say nearly 9 in 10 Social Security beneficiaries won’t pay income taxes on their benefits in the future. But the Trump tax law did not directly address Social Security.

The recent tax reform under President Trump has sparked discussions about its implications on Social Security income. Contrary to claims of eliminating federal taxes on Social Security, the reform introduces a temporary deduction aimed at reducing federal income tax for beneficiaries.