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MichMan

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11. The extra $6000 deduction was nice to have this year

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Mon Feb 2, 2026, 04:28 PM

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OMG Krasnov Lied About No Tax On Social Security [View all] gab13by13 Feb 2 OP

He lies more than a corpse malaise Feb 2 #1

GOOD one! calimary Feb 2 #15

K & R nt Javaman Feb 2 #2

The MAGA messiah.........lied? SergeStorms Feb 2 #3

It was inaccurately described. Taxpayers over 65 surfered Feb 2 #4

now I remember. It was too late (or too complicate) to change the tax codes MadameButterfly Feb 2 #8

Is that for a couple or an individual? senseandsensibility Feb 2 #10

It is 6,000 for singles, 12,000 for couples state of stupid Feb 2 #16

Yes, the OP already said that Trump lied about this. W_HAMILTON Feb 2 #39

I was about to tell y'all how "inaccurately described" no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, etc. are. Solomon Feb 3 #67

It was always Greg_In_SF Feb 2 #5

For a married couple both over 65 with taxable income of $150,000 or less, surfered Feb 2 #9

Correct except for it's over 65 with adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less. llmart Feb 2 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author MadameButterfly Feb 2 #6

Spouse's SSA 1099 didn't get to us until last week. haele Feb 2 #7

I didn't think about it until this thread Tree Lady Feb 2 #14

The IRS has nothing to do with mailing out tax forms. Wiz Imp Feb 2 #48

I know the IRS doesn't have anything to do Tree Lady Feb 2 #63

I had no problem getting mine. llmart Feb 2 #44

The extra $6000 deduction was nice to have this year MichMan Feb 2 #11

While I agree with you...... AZ8theist Feb 2 #19

Maybe the next congress will campaign on letting it expire MichMan Feb 2 #22

He didn't get an extra 6k, no one did. gab13by13 Feb 2 #23

I got $6000 deducted from my taxable income MichMan Feb 2 #29

I call BS, gab13by13 Feb 2 #21

Yes. that is how deductions work MichMan Feb 2 #25

Correct D_Master81 Feb 2 #26

Just like every other deduction had been forever MichMan Feb 2 #30

Did the additional income put you in a higher tax bracket? AZ8theist Feb 2 #28

I am thrilled that Michigan doesn't tax Social Security any more. llmart Feb 2 #45

Just 1040 isn't enough to get new credit but additional form 1-A is also needed wishstar Feb 2 #12

Thanks for the tip, I wouldn't have known that FakeNoose Feb 2 #20

OK, thank you for that information, gab13by13 Feb 2 #24

I think it's good you brought it up so it could be explained questionseverything Feb 2 #36

If you are taxed on SS there is a double whammy. Not only do you pay tax on SS but it is added to your twodogsbarking Feb 2 #13

Incorrect. Wiz Imp Feb 2 #49

It took some research on the part of the accountants, but this appears to be true, but with several caveats. DFW Feb 2 #58

It is added to your taxable income and will push you into a higher bracket. I wasn't clear. twodogsbarking Feb 3 #65

They don't care iemanja Feb 2 #17

I never got my SSA 1099 tax forms either. nt SunSeeker Feb 2 #18

He lied?! sakabatou Feb 2 #27

I don't believe anyone is required to take the additional $6000 senior deduction MichMan Feb 2 #31

Post # 12 explains things politely, kindly and helpfully questionseverything Feb 2 #35

Why the fuck are you surprised? gopiscrap Feb 2 #32

1040SR Auggie Feb 2 #33

Yeah, it's just bigger letters, gab13by13 Feb 2 #38

Meant for Seniors Auggie Feb 2 #56

I never noticed an SR form before. BidenRocks Feb 2 #46

It was introduced a few years ago Auggie Feb 2 #55

Where's my DOGE check? 617Blue Feb 2 #34

OK, I found the supplemental form, gab13by13 Feb 2 #37

Everyone does not think they are getting back an extra $6000 or $12000 if they have any understanding how taxes work. MichMan Feb 2 #40

I sent mine in the mail because I didn't want to pay gab13by13 Feb 2 #43

I learned how to do taxes when I was 18 and worked at a law firm. llmart Feb 2 #54

Article from Kiplinger* about the change. littlemissmartypants Feb 2 #41

Shocked, Shocked I say, that Mierda47 told a lie. n/t aggiesal Feb 2 #47

Y'all are correct EndlessMaze Feb 2 #50

I received notice of a preliminary 1099 avebury Feb 2 #51

They'd Better Keep Taxing It! OC375 Feb 2 #52

They go into the same pot as all the other income taxes and aren't directed towards SS MichMan Feb 2 #59

The Federal taxes on Social Security do go into Trust Funds wishstar Feb 2 #62

You are correct according to this info on official Soc Sec website: wishstar Feb 2 #61

My head hurts just from reading all this. It's confusing and complicated.... IcyPeas Feb 2 #53

Most other countries have income taxes plus a VAT MichMan Feb 2 #60

I'm still waiting on tax docs for me and my sis MerryBlooms Feb 2 #57

Isn't it just a deduction for up to a certain amount? I'm on SSA, but my pay is too low to be taxed. n/t Jacson6 Feb 2 #64

If his lips are moving . . . Vinca Feb 3 #66

And even when they aren't malaise Feb 3 #68