The exact wording of the law actually stipulates a $6,000 tax deduction for individuals aged 65 and older, likely raising the number of seniors who won't pay taxes on Social Security to 88 percent. Currently, 64 percent of seniors already don't pay taxes on Social Security benefits.

A $6,000 senior tax break is drawing praise and criticism as experts warn of solvency risks while officials highlight modernization.

Trump's Social Security reforms cut wait times, eliminated taxes for most seniors, and boosted service efficiency, the White House announced.