Taxes on Social Security income should be reduced
Democrats60%
Republicans87%
Independents66%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 24, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Taxes on Social Security Benefits
The Economist/YouGov, Jun. 24, 2025
Details
| Question | Do you support or oppose the following? |
| Item | Reducing taxes on Social Security income |
| Response | Support |
| Poll Main Page | Trump's slump continues, the bombing of Iran, Trump's budget, protests, and parades |
| Interview Period | Jun. 20, 2025 to Jun. 23, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 1,590 |
| Policy Context | In campaigning for the presidency in 2024, Donald Trump proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. When this poll was conducted in June 2025, the idea was part of working versions of a budget bill. |
Other poll results on Taxes on Social Security Benefits
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Federal taxes on Social Security benefits should be eliminated YouGov, Apr. 4, 2025 | 76% | 83% | 73% |