Are my social security benefits taxable?

Based on your modified adjusted gross income, there may be some taxable social security benefits that you should be aware of.

Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) includes:

Reportable income plus 1/2 of social security benefits received
Tax-exempt interest
Exclusions for qualified US savings bond interest
Adoption benefits
Foreign earned income
Allowable IRA deductions

If modified adjusted gross income exceeds the base amount, you will have taxable social security benefits.

Single and Head of Household taxpayers base amount is $25,000. Up to 50% of benefits will be taxable if MAGI is between $25,000 and $34,000, and up to 85% of benefits will be taxable if MAGI is above $34,000.

Married filing joint taxpayers base amount is $32,000. Up to 50% of benefits will be taxable if MAGI is between $32,000 and $44,000, and up to 85% of benefits will be taxable if MAGI is above $44,000.

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This information is based on facts, assumptions and representations as stated and authorities that are subject to change. We will not update this information for subsequent legislative or administrative changes of future judicial interpretations.

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