DiscoverThe DeductionBreaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
Breaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

Breaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

Update: 2025-06-17
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The House-passed reconciliation bill leaves out Trump’s promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, opting instead to expand the standard deduction for seniors. 

In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York are joined by Alex Durante to unpack how the deduction works, who benefits most, and how it compares to repealing Social Security taxes. 

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Breaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

Breaking Down the Senior Deduction in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill

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