Hello perryc1958,
Congratulations!!
Up to 85% of your social security benefits can be taxable.
https://www-origin.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/taxes.html
Since your spouse has considerably less income, you would be better off filing Married Filing Joint.
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Have an amazing day.
AR (CPA 10+ years)
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