Will Social Security Finally Be Tax-Free? Here's What Every Retiree Needs to Know

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One of President Trump's campaign promises was to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. But while he has certainly made some big tax changes during his first year in office, the taxation of benefits remains the same. Here's why they could (and should) change within the next few years.

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