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Trump administration allows deferral of Social Security tax

by Associated Press
| August 31, 2020 12:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday allowed employers to suspend collection of some Social Security taxes, although business groups don't like the idea and it may create political headaches for Republicans. Democrats are already saying it would undermine retirement benefits.

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