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Jan 13, 2026 · About half of Social Security recipients paid federal income taxes on their benefits in 2021, the most recent information available, according to an August 2024 Congressional Budget …

Jan 15, 2026 · You can work and collect social security benefits, but the amount you receive will depend on whether you’ve reached your full retirement age.

Jan 8, 2026 · More than 70 million Americans rely on a Social Security payment. We outlined answers to frequently asked questions about what it is and how it works.

Jan 12, 2026 · The basics of social security retirement benefits, including how benefits work, how payments are calculated and awarded, and what you need to apply.

To obtain your Social Security income statement for tax filing, create an account on the Social Security Administration website. Once logged in, you can view and download your annual benefit statement …

Nov 20, 2025 · Social Security relies on the surplus in its two trust funds, one for retirement and survivor benefits and the other for disability benefits, to meet its annual payment obligations.

Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA isn't the only thing changing for Social Security next year. Here are seven important ways Social Security will be different in 2025.

Nov 19, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.

Oct 30, 2025 · Social Security benefits can lag inflation during periods of price volatility, leaving some beneficiaries struggling to make ends meet. For example, beneficiaries temporarily lost buying power …