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Jan 12, 2026
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Which seven states will tax Social Security benefits in 2026 and what are their exemption rules?

Seven states are expected to tax at least some Social Security benefits in 2026: Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont; West Virginia completes a phase‑out in 202...

Dec 13, 2025
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What is the break-even age for Social Security when comparing claiming at 70 vs 66?

Waiting from full retirement age (FRA) to 70 typically raises your monthly benefit by roughly 24–32% compared with FRA and by more versus claiming at 66; break-even analyses commonly find the crossove...

Jan 10, 2026

Under what circumstances does Married Filing Separately ever become advantageous for seniors despite losing the senior deduction?

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) created a temporary $6,000-per-person senior deduction but it explicitly excludes married taxpayers who file Married Filing Separately (MFS), meaning filing se...

Nov 13, 2025

Will income limits for deductible traditional IRA contributions change in 2026?

The available authoritative guidance from the Internal Revenue Service had not published finalized 2026 income phase‑out ranges for deductible traditional IRA contributions as of the most recent IRS p...

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