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PoindexterOglethorpe

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17. I have income from Social Security, two annuities,

Reply to duforsure (Original post)

Tue Jun 15, 2021, 12:22 PM

Jun 2021

a tiny pension, and what I take from my investments. It's still low enough that my taxes are very low.

While I agree that rich people should definitely be paying more, it's not as though those paying taxes on their SS are in dire poverty. They're taking home enough to be paying taxes.

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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

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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

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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