How is The taxable part of my social security determined? Why is there a tax on it at all. My income is very small.

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My income is very small. Why is my Social Security taxed so high?

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• Combined income under $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (couple): Benefits are not taxed.
• Combined income of $25,000 to $34,000 (single) or $32,000 to $44,000 (couple): Up to 50 percent of benefits can be taxed.
• Combined income above $34,000 (single) or $44,000 (couple): Up to 85 percent of benefits can be taxed.