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Voltaire2

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5. Because tip O'Neal and Ronnie struck a deal.

Reply to duforsure (Original post)

Tue Jun 15, 2021, 05:44 AM

Jun 2021

Not only are we taxed, but the income threshold was set in 1983, and has never been inflation adjusted. It is massive bullshit.

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Why are people receiving Social Security taxed, [View all] duforsure Jun 2021 OP

What the Rich Don't Want to Admit About the Poor elleng Jun 2021 #1

I listen NJCher Jun 2021 #4

Ronald Reagan BillyBobBrilliant Jun 2021 #2

Addendum: 634-5789 Jun 2021 #3

Precisely Sherman A1 Jun 2021 #6

This!👆 SheltieLover Jun 2021 #8

he taxed unemployment in that same bill WhiteTara Jun 2021 #11

We controlled The House by a large majority. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2021 #14

Because tip O'Neal and Ronnie struck a deal. Voltaire2 Jun 2021 #5

It mainly penalizes those with pensions or who have saved for retirement Klaralven Jun 2021 #7

The same reason credit card interest is no longer tax deductible. GoCubsGo Jun 2021 #9

My ex father in law voted for Obama LittleGirl Jun 2021 #10

Many receiving SS ARE wealthy so they are taxed. pidge Jun 2021 #12

Ummmm... ruet Jun 2021 #15

You can thank Reagan the Monster Doremus Jun 2021 #13

Back door partial means testing of SS Cicada Jun 2021 #16

I have income from Social Security, two annuities, PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #17

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