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Dr. Sara Wolfson's avatar

Your explanations are always so clear--thank you.

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Marliss Desens's avatar

Thank you for the fact-based reporting. The Trump Administration is already engaged in a full-scale propaganda initiative to try to make this brutal bill more popular. People receiving social security received a propaganda email from the Social Security Administration last night--and the bill has not yet been signed. My understanding from what I have read on various trustworthy sites is that the bill does not remove taxes on Social Security, so a lie is being circulated, and a lie can spread much faster than truth, so that concerns me. I will paste in the contents of that email into the remainder of my post here:

"Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.

The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful and immediate relief to seniors who have spent a lifetime contributing to our nation's economy.

“This is a historic step forward for America’s seniors,” said Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. “For nearly 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for older Americans. By significantly reducing the tax burden on benefits, this legislation reaffirms President Trump’s promise to protect Social Security and helps ensure that seniors can better enjoy the retirement they’ve earned."

The new law includes a provision that eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries, providing relief to individuals and couples. Additionally, it provides an enhanced deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and older, ensuring that retirees can keep more of what they have earned.

Social Security remains committed to providing timely, accurate information to the public and will continue working closely with federal partners to ensure beneficiaries understand how this legislation may affect them."

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