In 2024 Donald Trump proposed that the government should remove taxes on social security. Opponents argue that removing the tax would cause a massive budget deficit and deplete the Social Security trust fund. Currently, individuals making between $25,000 and $34,000 must pay income taxes on up to 50% of their Social Security benefits, People making more than $34,000 must pay taxes on up to 85% of benefits. For joint filers, those thresholds are $32,000 and $44,000. Rep. Thomas Massie (R., Ky.), who sponsored a House bill last year that would exclude Social Security benefits from taxes…
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@9SBYW4211mos11MO
Yes, there are many that depend on income from these benefits and said taxes make already struggling members struggle further, so hence we need to find another thing to tax to replenish the loss of money. If tax is to be on it, however then it should remove the money prior to making it to the recipient so they don't have to adjust with the newfound amount
@9SBJQJB11mos11MO
Social Security needs to be majorly overhauled or completely done away with. It's a failed system that cannot be sustained as it stands today. If someone can save for retirement - great. If not, and they are still mentally and physically capable of working, then they should. An entire sector of society is being dismissed as useless due to their age, despite what many of them can still offer. A better solution all around would be to create jobs that are tailored to suit individuals who are advanced in age. We would have a healthier elderly population, more economic growth, and less economic drain from an outdated government program that doesn't work well.
@9MGKS4X 8mos8MO
Yes, up to a certain income level compared to the cost of living. The current policy to tax social security if you have other income sources penalizes citizens for being smart savers and investors, instead of rewarding them for not relying on additional government-subsidized programs
@9ZQX9428mos8MO
The tax should remain however lower income people should be taxed far less then 50% wealthy people can keep the 85% tax
@B4JS9KJ3mos3MO
Yes, but only because the wasted logistical work to grant someone a government transfer and then only later claw it back with taxes. Instead, just disburse the net benefit after accounting for taxes.
@B4HWQ3C3mos3MO
Yes, it should, but we need to decrease how much is going into the program because it's bankrupting the country.
@AAbattery444 2mos2MO
No, I believe Social Security benefits should not be made universally tax-free. Doing so would disproportionately benefit wealthier retirees who have other income sources, which goes against my desire for a fair and equitable tax system. Furthermore, it could jeopardize the Social Security trust fund, a vital safety net that needs to be protected for all, especially those who rely on it most. Taxing benefits progressively based on total income is a fairer approach to ensure the program's long-term viability and uphold equity.
@B3DVFJ9 5mos5MO
There should be a line separating them. If Social Security is the ONLY income and those receiving it are still in poverty level, no taxes, if they have other incomes and their Social Security is a lower percentage than 30% of their income, then they can pay taxes as it is not necessary to their survival.
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