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The Social Security Administration said the bill ensures most Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits. Instead, the bill provides a temporary tax deduction some are calling a "senior bonus.
What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is available to people with an adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and $150,000 or less for couples filing jointly. The deduction is set to expire at the end of 2028.
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.