Social Security, IRS tax forms

How to prepare for Social Security benefit taxes if you'll owe them in 2025
The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.
Is Your Social Security Income Subject to Taxes? Here's How To Find Out
Tax season is almost upon us, and it might be a good idea to get prepared ahead of time. If you receive Social Security benefits, you might not have to file taxes for 2025, but it depends on your situation.
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
The good news is that in most cases, Social Security is not taxable at the state level. 41 states do not tax Social Security income whatsoever. Not only that, but most of the states that do tax Social Security use far looser rules than the federal government.
Social Security benefits will be taxed in 2025 — Bad news in these states
Discover which nine states will tax Social Security benefits in 2025 and learn about the exemptions designed to ease the burden for retirees.
Cooling COLA: 2024 Social Security Benefits Up 3.2% Amid Lower Inflation
The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65
The age you file for Social Security is perhaps the most important decision affecting your benefit amount. You can begin taking benefits as early as 62, but waiting up to age 70 will earn you larger payments each month.
Do Social Security Recipients Owe Taxes? Here's the Truth
Levine emphasized a crucial point: if Social Security is the sole income source and it's limited to $26,000 or $27,000 annually, the recipient will likely owe $0 in income tax. Co
Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Fortunately, state Social Security benefit taxation is becoming less common over time. Only the following nine states still ...
What Donald Trump’s Presidency Could Mean For Social Security
President-elect Donald Trump's plans to protect Social Security benefits could give retirees more money in their pockets, but ...
9 States That Will Tax Social Security Benefits in 2025
GOBankingRates reported on the 41 states in America that won’t tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Missouri and Kansas ...
Who Is Affected By The Social Security Fairness Act And What To Do Next
Over 2 million Social Security beneficiaries had their retirement incomes reduced because of two programs. Here's how the ...
Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under Biden’s new law.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.
The biggest Social Security changes taking effect in 2025
As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social ...
New Social Security benefit increases for nearly 3 million Americans may trigger higher tax bill, Medicare premium costs
Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger larger tax ...