60 Plus – The American Association of Senior Citizens recognizes Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) as Legislator of the Month for his Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, H.R. 3206. This legislation would exempt senior citizens from paying income tax on Social Security benefits.

“Although seniors have already paid tax on their Social Security contributions via the payroll tax, they are still required to list these benefits as taxable income on their tax returns,” said Rep. Massie. “This is simply a way for Congress to obtain more revenue for the federal government at the expense of seniors who have already paid into Social Security. My bill would exempt Social Security retirement benefits from taxation and boost the retirement income of millions of older Americans.”

The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act was originally introduced in 2003 by Representative Ron Paul (R-TX). Rep. Massie has introduced this bill each Congress since taking office in 2012.

We applaud Congressman Massie for his steadfast commitment to Seniors since his first day in office.  Thank you Representative Massie and keep fighting for our Seniors!