Social Security and Taxes: What You Pay and What You Get
Learn how Social Security taxes work in 2026, including payroll and self-employment taxes, retirement benefits, and when benefits may be taxable.
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Your Social Security Check Will Be A Little Bigger In 2021
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 70 million Americans will see a 1.3% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2021. The maximum Social Security retirement benefit for those retiring at full retirement age will be $3,148/month, while the average check will be $1,543/month for individuals and $2,596/month…
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What You Need To Know About Social Security Retirement, SSDI and SSI Benefits
When the stimulus check details were announced, I noticed a sharp uptick in questions about Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Mainly, folks wondered, “What’s the difference?” Here’s a quick breakdown. What are Social Security retirement benefits? Wages and self-employment income are subject to Social Security and Medicare…
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Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
In February of 2020, more than 69 million people collected a check for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. The majority of those beneficiaries (nearly 50 million) were over the age of 65. Many of those seniors will receive those benefits tax-free, while others may be required to pay tax on their benefits. Are your…
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Social Security Checks Will Increase In 2019
More than 63 million Americans will see an increase in their Social Security and SSI benefits in 2019.
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Most Popular Baby Names Of 2017
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Social Security Administration has released its annual list of the most popular baby names.
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Do You Need To Pay Tax On Social Security Benefits?
At the end of last year, nearly 67 million people collected a Social Security check. The majority of those beneficiaries (47 million) were over the age of 65. Each year, many seniors grapple with whether any or all of those benefits are taxable. Here’s what you need to know.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?
Ask The Taxgirl: Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?
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2015 Tax Rates, Standard Deductions, Personal Exemptions, Credit Amounts & More
With tax season firmly behind us (er, for those of you who didn’t file for extension), now is a good time to take a look at your current financial picture and check to see how it squares against the 2015 tax rates, adjustments and other tax items. If you aren’t expecting any significant changes, you…
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Budget Talks Stall As Reid Calls GOP Move A ‘Poison Pill’
We were expecting a vote today on the budget. What we got was more fighting. With the House and the Senate back to work for a change today (I guess a raise will put some pep in your step), many were hopeful that Congress might reach a deal on the budget. But that all changed…
