Social Security, Tax

Lift taxes on Social Security benefits.
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, recently announced reintroduction of the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act ( H.R. 1040 ). This bill assists middle-class seniors by eliminating the federal income tax on Social Security benefits ( “Trump, Musk could ‘crater’ Social Security, former commissioner Martin O’Malley says,” Feb. 19).
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security
President Trump has linked two budget items, and that may be a good idea. Trump wants to extend his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide some other tax breaks, and we need to fix Social Security. The link between tax cuts and Social Security exists because one of Trump’s new tax-cutting proposals would exempt Social Security benefits from taxation under the federal income tax.
What If Taxes on Social Security Benefits Were Eliminated?
Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits would provide current beneficiaries with thousands more dollars but could cause younger generations to lose thousands in benefits.
41 states that don't tax Social Security benefits
If you're currently receiving or soon will be receiving Social Security retirement benefits, here's what to know about which states may tax you.
Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Know
A lot of people end up relying heavily on Social Security for income in retirement. And unfortunately, folks in that boat often get an unpleasant surprise when they learn that Social Security benefits can be subject to taxes.
Trump's plan to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits would help high-income households, report finds
President Donald Trump plans to fulfill his campaign promise to end taxes on Social Security benefit income. A new report finds that will benefit high earners.
Retirees in These 9 States May Lose Some of Their Social Security Benefits at Tax Time
Retirement account withdrawals and earnings from a job may not be the only taxable income you have, either. The federal government taxes seniors' Social Security benefits if their income exceeds certain thresholds. If you live in one of the following nine states, you could owe some state Social Security benefit taxes as well.
Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099)
The Social Security Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. It is a tax form we mail to you every January if you receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received in the previous year, so you know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on your tax return.
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.
Social Security Administration: DOGE Cannot Make Changes to Benefit Payments
The acting Social Security Commissioner released a statement that the agency will uphold SSA's history of protecting benefits and data amid concerns about DOGE access.
Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency
Social security is already in danger. President Trump's plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won't save it. In fact, it'll probably do the opposite.
The IRS Could Take a Cut of Your Social Security Benefits if Your Income Exceeds Certain Thresholds
You can also request that the IRS withhold money for taxes from your Social Security checks up front. This would save you the ...
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to ...