Your adjusted gross income would include that of your husband's assuming that your filing status is Married Filing jointly. If you are married and file a separate return, you probably will have to pay taxes on your benefits.
If you are married and file a separate return, you probably will have to pay taxes on your benefits
So, the concept here is "combined income". Combined Income is your adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest and half of your Social Security benefits for the year.
- If your combined income is under $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (joint filing), there is no tax on your Social Security benefits.
- For combined income between $25,000 and $34,000 (single) or $32,000 and $44,000 (joint filing), up to 50% of benefits can be taxed.
- With combined income above $34,000 (single) or above $44,000 (joint filing), up to 85% of benefits can be taxed.
If your husband passes the single limits above would apply. As you are going to be 62, I do hope that does not happen for some time.
Thanks again for the question @Sedutra
All the best,
Marc
Employee Tax Expert
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