When it comes time to file their taxes, many Social Security recipients are unsure if their benefits are considered income.
A person’s overall income is a factor in determining whether or not benefits are counted as income.
In order to maintain a certain standard of living after retirement, many people reduce their work hours or stop working altogether.
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Paying taxes on Social Security
Benefits and other taxable income will be added together to determine a person’s taxable income.
They will know if they have to pay income taxes once they have the final total.
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Income limits for Social Security and taxes
In most cases, if a single taxpayer makes less than $25,000, they won’t be taxed on their benefits.
The combined income of a married couple cannot exceed $32,000.
Maximum 2022 benefit is $4,194
The Social Security Administration can tax up to 50% of your benefits if your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000.
Benefits can be taxed up to 85% of their value if your income exceeds $34,000 for singles and $44,000 for married couples.
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Filing for taxes on Social Security benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send you a Form SSA-1099 every year that details your benefits.
You can use this form to see if you are eligible to have your benefits taxed.
In order to avoid a large tax bill at the end of the year, you can report your income quarterly or have taxes deducted from your benefits.
Form W-4V must be submitted to the IRS in order to have your taxes withheld.