Social Security Benefits And Your Taxes: 6 Things To Know For 2026

Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of people. However, when it comes to taxes on Social Security benefits, confusion and misinformation often come into play.

One common misperception is that Social Security benefits are entirely tax-free. However, it has been the rule for many years that some portion — in some cases, up to 85% — of your Social Security benefits can be taxable, depending on your income.

To get you started, here are five things to know about the ins and outs of taxes on Social Security.

This post originally appeared at Kiplinger.