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Voltaire2

(15,008 posts)
24. I'm for increasing the minimum as well.
Sun Aug 11, 2024, 02:37 PM
Aug 2024

The point is to start making our system better for all working people, and not punish workers who could save for their retirement. The original 85 reform only affected people with the equivalent of 150,000 in income. Because of inflation that limit goes lower every year and that is just wrong.

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Be careful with the broad base of the party AnnaLee Aug 2024 #1
That would be a horrible economic policy kansasobama Aug 2024 #2
How did we do it before 1983 ? Beachnutt Aug 2024 #3
Didn't those of us who have retired, whether civilian or Govt. retired, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #5
Think of SS as an investment income kansasobama Aug 2024 #12
In the case of social security no dsc Aug 2024 #14
Ok, fair enough, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #17
I am a teacher and the money I am taxed for my retirement is also not taxed dsc Aug 2024 #20
Yes, you do, on your portion of it, while you are working. spooky3 Aug 2024 #40
No you don't dsc Aug 2024 #43
Sorry, you're incorrect. You are not permitted to exclude your SS spooky3 Aug 2024 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author spooky3 Aug 2024 #52
Many a person Rebl2 Aug 2024 #21
I think it's viewed and treated the same as any other pension funded by untaxed dollars. sl8 Aug 2024 #31
Ok, thanks for that info, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #41
To be clear, I'm not suggesting that you don't owe tax on military retirement pay. sl8 Aug 2024 #48
Ok, now I understand. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #49
Never mind, reading the thread being educated. LizBeth Aug 2024 #29
I'm still working at 72 and after all taxes Lifeafter70 Aug 2024 #35
I would also like to see her propose that military retirees, like myself, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #4
I disagree on the Social Security and retirement income being non-taxable. Wonder Why Aug 2024 #6
The problem is the middle class is over-taxed. There has been a massive shift onto the middle class starting in the 80s. Deek1935 Aug 2024 #18
I am not at SS yet but I am getting there. Tell me about this please. LizBeth Aug 2024 #32
Up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable if your combined income is more than $34,000 for individuals Shermann Aug 2024 #34
50% of your SS at your tax rate If your income is over $25000.00 Beachnutt Aug 2024 #42
Whether it is taxed or not depends on your other income. Read this Wonder Why Aug 2024 #36
I wish we would make the political grifters running churches and tax exempt travelingthrulife Aug 2024 #7
☝️ Beachnutt Aug 2024 #9
The late great George Carlin said it best MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2024 #11
Do not generalize old people kansasobama Aug 2024 #15
I get SS and don't pay tax on it Kaleva Aug 2024 #8
Well said kansasobama Aug 2024 #16
The max ss benefit exceeds the tax threshold. Nt. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #22
What percentage of those live on just SS? Kaleva Aug 2024 #23
I'm for increasing the minimum as well. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #24
I had to go back to work part time Kaleva Aug 2024 #55
We pay taxes on part of our joint SS, and our outside income is certainly not substantial DavidDvorkin Aug 2024 #25
It had to be passed by Congress before Reagan could institute anything MichMan Aug 2024 #30
I don't absolve them from blame DavidDvorkin Aug 2024 #44
It certainly is more substantial then mine was Kaleva Aug 2024 #54
It actually just needs to be automatically inflation adjusted. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #10
That is correct kansasobama Aug 2024 #13
Yes, I like that approach. elleng Aug 2024 #27
While we're at it how about raising the taxable threshold dickthegrouch Aug 2024 #19
Right, because she's magic! elleng Aug 2024 #26
That would be a hard push to get it though Klarkashton Aug 2024 #28
Maybe make it tax free for the bottom income levels,... . magicarpet Aug 2024 #33
I am in favor of not taxing social security income Shermann Aug 2024 #37
I don't mind paying tax on my SS, because I have sufficient income (still working). viva la Aug 2024 #38
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"Buy" votes...really?? GP6971 Aug 2024 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan Aug 2024 #47
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Ooh! A Trump-supporting Democrat! AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2024 #50
Better is a less drastic idea just raise the income level at which it starts to be taxed. karynnj Aug 2024 #53
better. remove the fucking income cap. make the rich pay. pansypoo53219 Aug 2024 #56
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