Bill Breaks Trump’s Pledge on Social Security

“President Trump promised to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Instead, the House tax-and-spending bill includes a half measure,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The legislation passed by the House last week would give seniors a temporary extra deduction of $4,000, which would lower taxes for many of the people Trump was targeting with his pitch. But this alternative to “no tax on Social Security” would leave many people still paying income taxes on Social Security benefits.”