Social Security Fairness Act: Will you pay taxes on your benefits?
In a significant move, the Social Security Fairness Act aims to rectify long-standing inequities in the Social Security system. By eliminating key provisions that reduced benefits, the Act ensures fair treatment for millions of Americans.
3 Big Social Security Changes We Could See in 2026
The Social Security Fairness Act, passed in January, removed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), two key provisions that restricted benefits for certain public employees who received pensions from employers not covered by Social Security.
Social Security Fairness Act: What should you do right now if you qualify for the benefit increase?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making a major change to benefit payments for millions of people. As a result of the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act,
Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Benefits Expedited
The Social Security Administration is expediting Social Security Fairness Act benefits. Retroactive payments will begin "immediately".
New law ignites a wave of new Social Security benefit claims. Everything to know
Social Security Administration says it's processed 30,000 claims under the Social Security Fairness Act. Only about 2.97 million more to go.
How the Social Security Fairness Act Affects Your Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act gets rid of two long-standing laws: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Rules for repaying Social Security benefits are about to get stricter. Here's what to know.
If you receive more Social Security benefits than you are owed, you may face a 100% default withholding rate from your monthly checks once a new policy goes into effect.
Social security going after overpayments. Here's what to know
Starting on Thursday, March 27, the Social Security Administration will begin recouping 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries.
New Social Security policy could cut off recipients’ benefits; See how
A change in how Social Security recoups overpayments beginning in March will effectively amount to cutting payments off to some recipients. The Social Security Administration plans to revert to a 100% withholding rate on benefits for people who got an overpayment.
Social Security New Rule: Overpayments Must Be Paid Back 100%. Why It Matters
As of March 27, the SSA will require beneficiaries who have been accidentally overpaid to repay 100% of the money, reversing a previous policy that allowed for only 10% recoupment.
Social Security Tightens Overpayment Rules, Billions at Stake for Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a policy adjustment that will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of an
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When does the Social Security Fairness Act payment increase arrive?
The Social Security Fairness Act marks a pivotal shift in U.S. policy, offering financial relief to millions of public sector ...
3.2 Million Americans Will Get a Huge Social Security Boost This Month
The exact benefit increases will vary depending on each person's income history and how much they had withheld due to the WEP and GPO in the past. The average affected senior will receive $360 more ...
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Social Security $6,710 Retroactive Payments — Who Is Still Waiting?
While many have already received their payments, millions more are still waiting as the SSA continues processing remaining ...
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Social Security Fairness Act Restores Social Security Benefits to Eligible Public Employees
Former President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), H.R. 82, into law. The SSFA, which garnered ...
New legislation means more than 3.2 million Americans will get a larger Social Security check — what this means for your retirement plans
Most people have jobs that pay Social Security tax, but not everyone. Some public workers and civil servants work at jobs ...
The Social Security Fairness Act and Your Taxes: Are You Prepared?
If your combined income is under $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (joint filing), there is no tax on your Social Security benefits ...
Social Security Administration announces 2025 changes. Here are important things to know
The Social Security Administration stated more than 72.5 million Americans will benefit from the 2.5% COLA increase in 2025.
This Week in Medicare & Social Security - March 3-7, 2025
As the Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period draws to a close on March 31, 2025, beneficiaries have a crucial opportunity to reassess their health care coverage. Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your ...