Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Social Security?

[Shar5243]

• I am 74 years old.  
• I work part time and plan make about 32,000 this year.  I work as an independent contractor and receive a 1099 NEC form.
• I receive $1881.00 a month from Social Security.  This is what I get from my husband who died. My husband died in 8/2022.   
• Before he died, I received $967.00/month

Will I have to pay income taxes on the Social Security portion of my income?

[John-H2021]

Hello

If you earn between $25,000 and $34,000 per year as a single filer (or $32,000 to $44,000 if you’re married filing jointly), you will pay income taxes on up to 50% of your Social Security benefits. If you earn more than $34,000 (or $44,000 if you’re married filing jointly), you’ll pay taxes on up to 85% of your benefits. You will never be taxed on more than 85% of your Social Security benefits.