Key Points Eight states have Social Security benefit taxes, though not all residents owe them. You're more likely to owe federal Social Security benefit taxes, regardless of your state. Talk to an accountant if you're unsure how this could affect your 2026 tax bill. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › State Social Security benefit taxes have grown increasingly unpopular, and now only eight states still have them on the books. If you live in one of them, there's a chance you could lose a chunk of your benefits to your state government when you file your 2026 tax return. You could also owe the federal government a slice of your checks. Here's what you need to know to prepare yourself. Missed AI’s "Act 1"?
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