Spousal benefits 7%,10%, 12%, 22%?

[butterfly9128]

as to how much tax to have taken of my check

[VolvoGirl]

Out of what checks?  Social Security or retirement?  It depends on all your income.  

[xmasbaby0]

If you would ask a complete and more detailed question it would be easier to help you.  We do not know what benefits you are referring to, or what exactly you are trying to do.

[SteamTrain]

7%, 10% 12% and 22% are the "set"  voluntary withholding levels for those getting SS benefits.

Yeah...if you are just starting to get SS, it REALLY depends on how much taxable income you and your spouse expect to get for the next full year.   and whether either of you will still be working.....or getting other pension $$ too?

[VolvoGirl]

If it is for Social Security you should be aware......

Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately: 0