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How Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxed?

Episode 208

You've probably heard that your Social Security benefits are subject to taxation.  You may have also heard that they're never taxed at all. Is it possible that both scenarios are true?

The fact is that under current law, sometimes a recipient's Social Security benefits will wind up being taxed under certain conditions, while others may never pay a dime on their benefits at all, even if they receive the maximum amount allowed.  No wonder there's so much confusion out there!

When might your benefits be subject to income tax, and how much will be taxed if that's the case?  And most importantly: how can you potentially minimize that tax?  Find out more with podcast host Johnny Dean and "Professor" Rick Plum, CFP® on this week's episode of Managing Your Financial Future!