How is Social Security Income treated by the IRS?

I get a Social Security check and it's my only source of income. Is this taxed by the IRS?

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Apr 15, 2022 2:48:25 PM

There is a formula by which the IRS determines how much of the Social Security is taxable. It depends on how much outside income you have. It will vary from 0% to 85%.

I would encourage you to use this IRS Interactive Tax Assistant to see how much of your Social Security (if any) is taxable.

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How is Social Security Income treated by the IRS?