what is the tax on 38000 in ss benefit

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what is the taxable amount on 38000 in ss benefit

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It is not taxable unless you have other income being reported other than the SS benefits.

Up to 85% of Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits 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