Here's which states are taxing Social Security, and how they might do it.

Are your Social Security benefits taxable? Learn how COLA increases and potential legislative changes could lead to a ...

Nearly 50% of retirees already pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits. That share is rising in 2026. The Social ...

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

Still working while collecting Social Security benefits? Here's how your income can make up to 85% of your benefits taxable and shrink your take-home pay.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is Social Security taxable? Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, ...

Nine states don't have any income tax, whether on paychecks, 401 (k)s, IRAs, or pensions. Four more states have a state income tax but exempt retirement income. Tax laws are always changing, so stay ...

In January 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) enacted a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for benefit recipients, boosting payouts by 2.8%. This increased the average retiree payment ...

The payroll tax cap exists, in part, because Social Security benefits only go up to a certain level.

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.

Most retirees expect their Social Security benefits to rise each year. After all, that’s what the Cost-of-Living Adjustment ...

Retirement planning often revolves around your future income and how much of it you actually keep. For many retirees, Social ...