rschule1
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Retirement tax questions

Hi There;

 

Spousal Benefits could be more than one thing. E.G. Spousal benefits from Employer. However, in the narrow world of taxes, Spousal benefits would primarily be a higher standard deduction which for a married couple in 2023 will be $27,700.  There is also the issue of spousal benefits from Social Security which depending on the amount and overall income could be taxable. A specific question will help us give a specific answer. 

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