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Star Tribune · 1h

Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say

The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly exempt those payments from taxes.

CBS News on MSN · 19h

Does the "big, beautiful bill" eliminate taxes on Social Security?

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is available to people with an adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and $150,000 or less for couples filing jointly. The deduction is set to expire in at the end of 2028.

NBC New York · 15h

Social Security Administration sends misleading email lauding Trump's new tax cuts law

The emails say nearly 9 in 10 Social Security beneficiaries won’t pay income taxes on their benefits in the future. But the Trump tax law did not directly address Social Security.

Over 1 million face Social Security garnishment this Jul.

Newsweek on MSN · 12h

Some Social Security Recipients Will See Wage Garnishment in Just Weeks

Roughly 2 million Americans owed money to the Social Security Administration due to overpayments in 2023, according to KFF and Cox Media group. Starting July 24, the higher wage garnishments will go into effect until the full overpayment has been resolved.

The Motley Fool on MSN · 1d

Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It

President Trump has overseen a flurry of Social Security changes in his first five months in office. In less than three weeks, a 50% clawback rate on Social Security overpayments -- up from just 10% during Joe Biden's presidency -- will officially kick in.

Social Security July 2025: Your Money's on the Way This Week

The second round of Social Security payments for the month of July are headed out. Here's when you can expect your check.

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Latest 2026 COLA estimate: What a 2.5% Social Security raise could mean for you

The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...

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‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel?

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...

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Social Security: There's a Silver Lining in the Otherwise Bleak Projection for 2026's COLA

Key Points Initial estimates for 2026's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) are not looking favorable.There are ...

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Social Security spousal benefits: What married couples need to know in 2025

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

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Philadelphia woman’s life turned upside down after Social Security deems her dead — and she’s not the only one

R enee Williams was very much alive and living in West Philadelphia when she discovered a serious problem. Her bank accounts, ...

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A Growing Number of Seniors Are Claiming Social Security at This Popular Age. Should You Join Them?

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

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Recovery of Social Security Overpayments: What You Need to Know About the New 50% Rate

The Trump administration's recent adjustments to Social Security overpayment recovery rates have significant implications for ...

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