Posted on 07/31/2024 9:53:44 AM PDT by Red Badger
Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to eliminate taxes on Social Security checks if he regains the White House.
This announcement comes as part of a larger strategy outlined by the Republican National Committee (RNC) in their 2024 GOP Platform released earlier this month, titled “Make America Great Again!”
This comprehensive platform is inspired by the enduring vision of former President Donald Trump.
“The Republican National Committee (RNC) Platform Committee adopted President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 Republican Party Platform with overwhelming support– a pro-American agenda that stands in stark contrast to the record of weakness, failure, and dishonesty created by Joe Biden,” the Trump campaign said.
“President Trump’s platform serves as a contract with the American voter that makes clear what we can and will deliver under a President Trump administration with the Republican Party leading the country for the next four years.”
The platform emphasizes a commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare, promising no cuts or changes to the retirement age—a sentiment that resonates deeply with millions of Americans who rely on these programs for financial stability.
“Fight For And Protect Social Security And Medicare With No Cuts, Including No Changes To The Retirement Age” is one of the twenty core promises highlighted in the platform.
On Wednesday, Trump took to Truth Social to amplify his message. “SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” he declared, framing the tax elimination as a necessary step to ensure that seniors can keep more of their hard-earned benefits.
His statement has been met with enthusiasm from many, who view this proposal as a direct response to the financial struggles faced by older Americans.
Ok. Great. Do that!
Excellent!
Go President Trump!
How about another law: ANY money spent on ANY other group must be double for social security recipients!
Illegal aliens get $4,000 a month! Social Security recipients get less than half that.
That’s a good call.
$4,000 a month????????????????.......................😡😡😡😡
On Wednesday, Trump took to Truth Social to amplify his message. “SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” he declared, framing the tax elimination as a necessary step to ensure that seniors can keep more of their hard-earned benefits.
His statement has been met with enthusiasm from many, who view this proposal as a direct response to the financial struggles faced by older Americans.”
Good news, and any called payments to senior citizens does not count on Federal and state gross income.
My buddy collected SS and still worked and got scr**** by that tax law. AND they never recalced his base line to include the additional income. He had to fight for it.
I was waiting for that! Now remove the RMD requirement.
Illegals are tired and hungry from the long march on foot to the border. They need more money for food.
This is excellent!
No Tax on Tips was that slippery slope
:)
This would be called real tax relief to the middle and lower classes!
No taxes on tips/none on SSI. Nirvana!
BJ got away with SSI taxes in ‘93. You’d think it would have cost one senator Nelson his seat in ‘94 with all the gummers in Florida. Didn’t happen.
This may help answer the questions about the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025—and why it was not going to fly.
The campaign needed flexibility and running room—they did not want to be stuck in policy geek grid-lock.
Excellent! GO TRUMP!
Social Security ALREADY is not taxable for many depending on income. The max rate is 85% is taxable.
More people may retire early.
Illegals get $69,000 cash plus medical costs.
That’s disingenuous....I can’t believe they’re putting out such a statement. NO SS retirement benefits are taxable IF they are not combined with OTHER INCOME (investment etc.) meeting the IRS threshold of XXXX $$$$...
https://smartasset.com/retirement/is-social-security-income-taxable
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