Pension income is taxable on a federal tax return. It is included in the calculation for determining the taxable amount of the SS benefits.
I have been retired and receiving pension income for 20 years and have been receiving SS benefits for 13 years. The SS benefits being received are being taxed appropriately,
You will need to provide link to the Social Security Administration website where they indicate that pension income is not to be included in the calculation for the taxability of the benefits received.
