Social Security Administration imposes 50% tax on extra income for working beneficiaries
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Updated · The Globe and Mail · Apr 28
Social Security Administration imposes 50% tax on extra income for working beneficiaries
3 articles · Updated · The Globe and Mail · Apr 28
Beneficiaries under full retirement age earning above $24,480 annually in 2026 will have $1 withheld for every $2 earned over the limit.
This withholding applies until full retirement age, after which work income no longer reduces benefits. The annual earnings limit increases to $65,160 in the year beneficiaries reach full retirement age.
In addition to benefit reductions, retirees may owe income tax on both earned income and Social Security benefits, making careful financial planning essential for those working while collecting benefits.
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