Delaware seniors benefit from a federal tax overhaul that exempts most Social Security benefits from federal taxation. Approximately 200,000 retirees in Delaware will gain financial relief from the new legislation. The tax overhaul increases the share of retirees who no longer owe federal tax on Social Security from 64% to 88%, adding 14.2 million seniors nationally. A senior tax deduction of $6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for married couples is implemented, marking a significant tax reduction for seniors. Delaware's senior population represents 21.3% of the state's residents.
The legislation introduces a senior deduction that exempts most Social Security benefits from federal taxation, bringing financial relief to roughly 200,000 retirees in Delaware.
The big beautiful bill raises the share of retirees who no longer owe federal tax on their Social Security from 64% to 88%, covering 14.2 million additional seniors nationwide.
The bill adds a senior tax deduction of $6,000 for individuals and $12,000 for married couples, the largest tax break in history for America's seniors.
Delaware is home to about 220,000 residents aged 65 and older, accounting for 21.3% of the state’s population, significantly above the national average.
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