Summary: Trump's new tax break promises older Americans up to $6,000 deduction per year from 2025-28.
President Donald Trump’s new tax break promises older Americans a “senior bonus” deduction of up to $6,000 per year from 2025-28. The Senate and House versions differ, with the Senate offering $6,000 per person and the House proposing $4,000. The break phases out for incomes above $75,000 for singles and $150,000 for joint filers.
Middle-income retirees stand to benefit the most, with a potential savings of around $1,600 for a couple earning $100,000. Lower-income seniors may see smaller savings, while high-income retirees would be phased out. The deduction, along with other tax extensions, could cost about $30 billion annually and impact the Social Security trust fund.
House and Senate negotiators must reconcile the differing figures before a final vote, expected before July 4. The Trump administration argues the deduction will provide historic tax relief for seniors by reducing taxes on Social Security without changing benefit formulas.
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