PayCalculator.ai is a free online pay calculator that divides gross pay into net pay, computing all mandated deductions using 2026 tax tables. The tool works both as a FICA calculator (which ...

The Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated WEP and GPO, led to unexpected tax bills for retirees. A new bill is ...

It can be difficult to predict how much you will receive from Social Security, especially if you are more than a few years away from retirement. However, knowing how benefits are calculated can ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

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Because the limits have remained static, more beneficiaries are subject to income taxation on their Social Security over time. As of 2021, roughly half of all beneficiaries pay some federal income tax ...

New Democratic legislation would significantly expand Social Security benefits and reshape how the program is funded by lifting the payroll tax cap on higher earners. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii has ...

Social Security benefit taxes are becoming increasingly common. You could owe ordinary income taxes on up to 85% of your benefits. Plan ahead for these by saving money on your own or by requesting ...

Here's what to know about how you'll be taxed in Colorado if you collect Social Security.