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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 ...
Does the Big Beautiful Bill eliminate taxes on Social Security? It doesn't, and here's why
One of the marquee promises of President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was the elimination of taxes on ...
Experts warn Senate tax bill accelerates Medicare and Social Security insolvency dates
An analysis by CRFB finds the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act would hasten Social Security and Medicare trust fund ...
Social Security Administration to cut checks in half to recoup overpayments this month
The SSA paid nearly $72 billion in improper payments between fiscal years 2015 and 2022, the agency's Office of the Inspector General concluded in a report.
House passes "big, beautiful bill," sending it to Trump's desk in 218-214 vote
The House on Thursday passed the signature piece of legislation of President Trump's second term, approving his "big, ...
Tax breaks and spending cuts: Here are the winners and losers in Trump’s big bill
The GOP megabill has new tax breaks aimed at low- and moderate-income households, and spending cuts that could make it harder ...