Vanessa A
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Possibly.  Pensions are taxable income so if your total income is above $14,600 (plus $1,550 if you are over 65) then you would need to pay taxes on that income.  Social Security can be taxable at 50% or 85% depending on your other income. 

 

If you fall into the following, 85% of your social security is taxable income

  • Single with income above $34,000
  • Married Filing Jointly with income above $44,000
  • Married Filing Separate regardless of income

If you fall into the following, 50% of your social security is taxable income

  • Single with combined income between $25,000-$34,000
  • Married Filing Jointly with combined income between $32,000 and $44,000

Your combined income is calculated by adding your

  • AGI plus
  • Nontaxable Interest plus
  • 1/2 of your social security Benefits

Social Security Benefits Taxes

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