Hi Denise99,
Thank you for this question. Social Security is now means tested. The idea of means-testing is to ensure that Social Security benefits are going to people who really need them, which is how the program was designed in the mid-1930s. In a nut shell, If your income exceeds a certain amount, up to 85% of your social security can be taxed.
One half of your social security plus other taxable income must exceed $34,000. befor the income is subject to taxation. In your particular case, Income near $100K, 85% of the social security will be subject to taxes
Please see IRS Pub 915 page 15
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/taxes.html
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