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In reply to the discussion: Trump pitches repealing tax on Social Security benefits [View all]Sailingdiver
(161 posts)2. even if . .
This was true and his only intent is to reduce or cut taxes on social security it'll never come to fruition because he simply doesn't understand the legislative process nor has the ability to push it through.
And, he's an idiot.
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⚠️People should know that the income tax on SS benefits GOES INTO THE SS SYSTEM, not into the general
progree
Aug 1
#4
I agree and raise the cap to pay for it. The threshold for tax was set in 1983 at $25000 for a
doc03
Aug 11
#30
Maybe adjust it for inflation since Reagan started it back in the stone age.
twodogsbarking
Aug 1
#5
Don't beleive him, the real plan is to steal all of your S.S.. Then go after your pension. Just to start with. nt
Hotler
Aug 1
#9
Which will last until they eliminate Social Security altogether. Groovy, man. n/t
TygrBright
Aug 1
#10
I would have to agree with the concept although his overall plan would likely gut other aspects of social security.
honest.abe
Aug 1
#11
Since I get a federal annuity (now with an offset) + SS having started this year for me for the first time
BumRushDaShow
Aug 1
#14
Minnesota got rid of taxes on SS a couple years ago -- I was SHOCKED when I saw how low my MN taxes were
progree
Aug 1
#17
I make around $30k and HR Block figures no federal tax. State keeps what they deduct,
JohnnyRingo
Aug 12
#33
Makes sense. There would be no income to tax after Project 2025's elimination of Social Security.
PSPS
Aug 1
#18
Bulls**t! If the one-per-centers hadn't gotten that ridiculous tax break in 2018
FakeNoose
Aug 1
#21
Trump does not even deserve lip service...remember all the promises he hinted but never kept..
NowsTheTime
Aug 1
#22
Believe the convicted felon and his republican base are against Social Security benefits.
republianmushroom
Aug 11
#27