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Social Security - Is it Taxable?

Generally, if your provisional income is more than a base amount, the difference is taxable, Generally, Provisional income = total income plus half your social security received plus tax exempt interest minus certain adjustments. The base amount is $25,000 for filing status of single, head of household, widower and married filing separately. The base amount is $32,000 for filing status of married filing jointly.

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