I normally don't reply to posts but feel obligated on this one. I worked for Jackson Hewitt for 6 tax seasons. What is not being discussed with regards to the blanket statement that 90% of SS recipients will not be taxed on their SS is VERY misleading. While the senior additional $6,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married filers does increase the amount of tax free SS, what is not discussed is that within the IRS tax code there is a formula for calculating how much of your SS is taxable. This formula to my knowledge has not been changed and I seriously doubt with the senior deduction only valid through 2028 that it will be changed. An example is you take 1/2 of your SS and add all your other income to that amount. If the amount for a single filer is under the $25,000 threshold then none of your SS is taxable. Any amount of that total is above $25,000 then all of that amount up to 85% of your SS is taxable. So yes the $6,000 extra for a single filer allows you that extra taxable income but anything beyond is still taxable. This is an individual or married couple base by base situation.
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