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Congress is looking to repeal a Social Security rule that impacts retirees who are still earning
Congress is considering a bill to repeal a rule that withholds benefits from retirees who continue to work. This change could provide a benefit boost to millions of early retirees. Some reports indicate the move may have a significant impact on the Social Security trust fund.
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New details emerge regarding legislative efforts to eliminate benefit withholding for working early retirees.
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Congress Weighs Repeal of Social Security Rule for Working Retirees
confidence 80%Congress is considering a bill to repeal a rule that withholds benefits from retirees who continue to work. This change could provide a benefit boost to millions of early retirees. Some reports indicate the move may have a significant impact on the Social Security trust fund.
What's confirmed:
- Congress is looking to repeal a Social Security rule that impacts retirees who are still earning.
- A bill in Congress would repeal a rule that withholds benefits from early retirees who keep working.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Social Security Fairness Act and Strengthening Social Security Act are among the legislative efforts being considered.
- The proposed change could have a significant impact on the trust fund.
- A new bill may phase out the Social Security payroll tax cap.
- A bill may exist to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits.