Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

January 2026 brings a new round of Social Security changes, and they carry more weight than they first appear. The 2.8% ...

Here’s a look at four major Social Security changes to be aware of in 2026. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment based on inflation rates to ensure ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security maximum benefits in 2026 after COLA adjustment: In 2026, the maximum Social Security retirement benefit is ...

The average retired worker collects around $2,013 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. In 2026, however, it will be possible ...

In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.