2.1 Million Retirees in Ohio Qualify for the 'Senior Deduction' Under Big, Beautiful Bill
Briefly

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reduces federal tax burdens for retirees by exempting Social Security income. A senior deduction of $6,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married couples aged 65 and over is part of the act. This change, combined with other deductions, enables seniors to reach as high as $23,750 in deductions individually or $46,700 for couples. Consequently, 88% of seniors are expected to owe no federal tax on their Social Security income, significantly up from 64% prior to the law's enactment.
The OBBBA established a senior-specific tax deduction: $6,000 for single filers and $12,000 for married couples where both spouses are over 65.
As a result, 88% of all seniors are now expected to owe no federal tax on their Social Security benefits, compared to just 64% before the law was enacted.
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