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The You Earned It, You Keep It Act would permanently repeal federal income taxation of Social Security benefits and offset that revenue loss by raising the Social Security payroll tax contribution and benefit bases.
For 2026 Social Security payments, recipients may still owe federal income tax on a portion of their benefits depending on “combined income”: up to 85% of benefits can be taxed under current federal r...
The You Earned It, You Keep It Act would permanently repeal federal income taxation of Social Security benefits and offset that revenue loss by raising the Social Security payroll tax contribution and...
Federal rules governing whether Social Security benefits are included in taxable income are changing in 2026 at both the national and state levels, producing a patchwork of outcomes: Congress is consi...
Yes — Social Security benefits can still be federally taxable for retired seniors in tax year 2026, but changes enacted in 2025 and state-level rollbacks mean many retirees will face reduced or no fed...
Provisional income is the linchpin that decides whether — and how much of — a retiree’s Social Security benefits become taxable in 2026, using a statutory formula that can include up to 85% of benefit...