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Tom Barrett: “Almost 90% of seniors pay no taxes on their Social Security.”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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Barrett Highlights WFTC on Tax Day

Published | Video Starts at 00:42

We permanently increased the child tax credit for every child in America while also boosting the adoption tax credit. We eliminated taxes on tips and overtime. So now Almost 90% of seniors pay no taxes on their Social Security. This is real relief for people across Michigan. And today, a family of four earning $73,000 a year will pay no federal income taxes. (00:42–00:47)

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Asserts that nearly 90% of seniors do not pay taxes on Social Security.

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