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started taxing Social Security.
The basic rule put in place was that up to 50% of Social Security benefits could be added to taxable income, if the taxpayer's total income exceeded certain thresholds.
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In 1993, legislation was enacted which had the effect of increasing the tax put in place under the 1983 law. It raised from 50% to 85% the portion of Social Security benefits subject to taxation; but the increased percentage only applied to "higher income" beneficiaries. Beneficiaries of modest incomes might still be subject to the 50% rate, or to no taxation at all, depending on their overall taxable income.
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In 1993, legislation was enacted which had the effect of increasing the tax put in place under the 1983 law. It raised from 50% to 85% the portion of Social Security benefits subject to taxation; but the increased percentage only applied to "higher income" beneficiaries. Beneficiaries of modest incomes might still be subject to the 50% rate, or to no taxation at all, depending on their overall taxable income.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022096027
Under Obama's proposal the rich will pay a "little bit" more than under Clinton.
New Affordable Care Act tax hike for high earners kicks in with the new year
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022093669
http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/numbers/displayatab.cfm?Docid=3210&DocTypeID=2
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