Critics say members of either party could use the maneuver to disguise trillions of spending through tax policies. Democrats argue that if Republicans move forward, they would be doing away with ...

Taxes on Social Security benefits have gotten a lot of attention over the last few months, ever since President Trump vowed ...

DOGE making sweeping cuts at the Social Security Administration “would be catastrophic for the people in our country,” the ...

The U.S. budget deficit in February, President Trump's first full month, was $307 billion, a 4% increase. Despite record ...

Social Security has been the foundation of retirement income for millions of Americans, but as 2025 unfolds, retirees face ...

The IRS reviews suspicious claims and sends letters to filers asking for additional verification for any claims — including withholdings. Claims deemed fraudulent can result in penalties of $5,000 for ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, passed in January, removed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), two key provisions that restricted benefits for certain ...

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The rampant fraud and abuses of Social Security funds uncovered by DOGE are rebutting naysayers opposed to Trump's proposal ...

Social Security recipients are getting a 2.5% increase in their benefits this year, among other key changes to the program.

Donald Trump and DOGE have asked Social Security Administration leaders to trim around 7,000 workers, or 12% of its workforce.

Vermont exempts all Social Security benefits from state taxes for those with AGIs under $65,000 for married couples filing jointly and $50,000 for all other filing statuses. There's also a partial ...