You Could Still Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes in 2026. Here's How to Plan for Them.
The Motley Fool·2026-01-19 08:00

Sorting this out before you file your tax return will save you a big headache.There's been a lot of confusing information going around about Social Security benefit taxes over the last year. The White House claimed that President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" eliminated it, fulfilling a key campaign promise to seniors. But diving deeper into the law reveals no major changes to benefit taxes.This doesn't mean you're guaranteed to owe them in 2026, but there's certainly a possibility. Understanding how much y ...