Social Security beneficiaries could see tax relief as proposed bill to extend trust fund gains momentum

A proposed bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Yadira Caraveo aims to alleviate the tax burden on Social Security beneficiaries and extend the solvency of the program’s Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund. The bill, known as the “You Earned, You Keep It Act,” seeks to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits and delay the exhaustion of the OASI Trust Fund until 2054. Under the proposed legislation, Social Security payroll …

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Social Security Tax Elimination Bill Would Extend Program Shelf Life in a ‘Win-Win’ Situation

Sen. Shelley Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) have reintroduced a bill in the United States Senate that aims to eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits. The proposed legislation, known as the “Senior Tax Halt Act,” is not only designed to provide relief to retirees and seniors but also to extend the shelf life of the Social Security program. The bipartisan effort has been praised by advocates for seniors and retirees, who …

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