Trump talks about a payroll tax cut. What about people on Social Security?

2020-06-05T17:10:06Z

Food and medical costs as compared to SS inflation adjustments has caused recipients to fall behind year after year. 

2021-01-03T19:17:30Z

Then, the IRS counts 85% of the benefit as taxable income. WTF? 

Mao Bidden2020-06-05T17:12:22Z

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A payroll tax cut is under consideration for the current pandemic and is likely to be limited for a year or less.  LOL  May happen, may not.  LOL

Jackolantern2020-08-15T13:38:25Z

If you earn a certain amount when you retire, half of your Social Security income is taxed. So, yes, most retired people still pay taxes on SS. 

Max Hoopla2020-06-05T17:50:06Z

They don't pay payroll taxes.

?2020-06-05T17:08:59Z

Social Security recipients don't pay much in taxes .