There are obstacles that prevent the no tax on Social Security benefits. As a compromise, the $4,000 tax break is on the table.
And most seniors will get the same savings amount as they would have if the no SS tax provision was possible.
Complaining that we were being ripped off is false.
I bet they don’t go with a $4000 tax credit. I bet it will be an expansion of the standard deduction for seniors. And if you happened to have saved a lot during your working career and was successful in creating a comfortable (or more) retirement, expect that amount to quickly approach ZERO.