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haele

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13. Lol. 4k.

Reply to Tickle (Reply #6)

Thu May 22, 2025, 01:21 PM

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And if they fall into the category of not paying taxes in general to begin with, with a minimum Medicare payment, what does a $4k deduction do for them?
That's the equivalent of a one legged person being told there's food for free if they're just willing to cross a busy street.

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I doubt it'll pass thru te Senate as is. There's talk of splitting it into 3 bills... brush Yesterday #2

I got a AARP membership invite JMCKUSICK Yesterday #3

as of now any one over 65 will get a 4K deduction NT Tickle Yesterday #6

How so? I keep hearing SS benefits are going to be cut. brush Yesterday #8

Not for Seniors, so I have heard NT Tickle Yesterday #33

We've heard the exact opposite. brush Yesterday #39

Lol. 4k. haele Yesterday #13

it works for me Tickle Yesterday #34

an extra $4000 deduction would translate into a reduction of tax owed by $400 to $500 at most. Wiz Imp Yesterday #36

That $400 will be the increase on food. Meadowoak 22 hrs ago #51

Yep. The whole thing is an attempt to fool the public into think they're getting a much better deal than they really are Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #57

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I did hire an attorney from the beginning. JMCKUSICK 3 hrs ago #59

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