topic Spousal benefits 7%,10%, 12%, 22%? in Retirement tax questions

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

butterfly9128 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:21:45 GMT

as to how much tax to have taken of my check

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

VolvoGirl — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:53:25 GMT

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

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

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:46:59 GMT

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.

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

SteamTrain — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:52:22 GMT

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?

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

VolvoGirl — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 01:20:48 GMT

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