Under the proposed GOP tax plan, low income single seniors over age 65
will see their taxes increase in 2018 because of the lower tax exempt amount
and higher tax rate.
In 2018 under current law, the tax exempt amount for a single over 65 will be
$12,250 [compare that with the GOP's proposed $12,000] so their taxes are
raised right out of the gate. Also under the GOP tax plan the lowest incomes
will have a tax rate increase from 10% to 12%.
In other words, the GOP tax plan raises taxes on those least able to afford it.