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Social Security, Trump and federal income taxes

Social Security Administration sends misleading email lauding Trump's new tax cuts law
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.
Trump’s Social Security Administration cuts are hurting Holocaust survivors, advocates say
Under the Department of Government Efficiency, the Social Security Administration expects to cut about 12% of its workforce — around 7,000 jobs — and shutter dozens of its field offices, even as
Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
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.
Social Security no taxes message on Trump bill raises eyebrows
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is sending mixed messages about whether most Americans are required to pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. “It’s a mixed bag for seniors,
President Donald Trump's Flagship Tax and Spending Bill Is One, Big, Broken Promise for Social Security Retirees
Trump's exclusion of an oft-touted Social Security proposal will be highly unpopular but is absolutely necessary.
No end to Social Security taxes, but seniors can deduct $6,000 with New Trump Law
The recent passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' marks a pivotal moment in President Trump's tax agenda. While it doesn't fully eliminate Social Security taxes, it introduces a $6,000 deduction for seniors,
Trump’s Social Security Tax Flip: Key Retiree Insights
Former President Donald Trump recently proposed a significant shift in his approach to Social Security taxes, sparking a wave of reactions from retirees and policymakers alike. While his statements have created a buzz,
Social Security Email Says Policy Bill Eliminates Tax on Benefits. Does It?
In a celebratory email sent to Americans, the Social Security Administration praised the Trump administration’s sprawling budget and tax bill and said it eliminated federal income taxes on most retirees’ benefits.
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Did you get a letter saying Social Security overpaid you? Here’s what to know
A major change by the Social Security Administration could affect some beneficiaries’ incomes — potentially cutting their ...
Berkshire Eagle2d
Letter: Social Security Administration engaging in problematic political speech
To the editor: I received an email from the Social Security Administration that lauds the passage of "the one big, beautiful bill" as providing tax relief for seniors. The email specifically ...
What's the call wait for Social Security help? Here's what Sen. Warren's staff found
The Social Security Administration is providing less information about caller wait times. Critics complain it's misleading ...
Top Dem demands answers from Social Security, claiming wait times spiked during DOGE cuts
Top Democrat raises concerns about Social Security Administration removing public dashboard metrics that tracked call wait ...
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Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say - Star Tribune
Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say. The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits.
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Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say - The Detroit News
The Social Security Administration is telling people that federal income taxes on most recipients’ benefits will be eliminated under a recently passed tax and spending bill. But while more ...
Social Security Says She Owes $4,765 — But Could The Monthly Rule Save Her From Paying Back Money She Didn't Earn?
When a woman received a letter from the Social Security Administration claiming she owed $4,765 due to excess earnings, she ...