The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.

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.

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.

Discover which nine states will tax Social Security benefits in 2025 and learn about the exemptions designed to ease the burden for retirees.

Nearly 3 million Americans are poised to see bigger Social Security benefit checks. For some, that could trigger bigger tax bills and Medicare premium payments.

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,

Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.

With President Joe Biden signing a bill over the weekend to improve Social Security benefits for millions of public sector workers, many Americans may be wondering if they qualify for what the White House is calling the first expansion of such assistance in 20 years.

President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that will increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans -- in a rare public bill signing. Bloomberg's Suzanne Woolley discusses the bill and what the future of Social Security may look like under President-Elect Trump.