Good morning, social security benefits can be taxed at a rate of zero to 85%. The literature you are reading is to determine if any of the benefits will be taxable. You calculate 50% of your social security benefits plus other- income to arrive at the limit. This is calculated before your standard deduction or any available credits. I hope this explains the process. Feel free to reply if you still have questions and thank you for participting in this ask the expert event.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
