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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 12:01:34 AM

Why do I have to pay tax on my social security income?

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:01:36 AM

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits can be taxable.  There is no age limit for having to pay taxes on Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income along with the SS benefits.  When you have other income such as earnings from continuing to work, investment income, pensions, etc. up to 85% of your SS can be taxable. 

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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 12:01:36 AM

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits can be taxable.  There is no age limit for having to pay taxes on Social Security benefits if you have other sources of income along with the SS benefits.  When you have other income such as earnings from continuing to work, investment income, pensions, etc. up to 85% of your SS can be taxable. 

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 12:01:36 AM

thanks  where do I find the income levels when ss becomes taxable?