10/22/2026
Social Security what is the income thresholds for when it becomes taxable:
Single, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er)
β’ Under $25,000: 0% of your benefits are taxable.
β’ $25,000 to $34,000: Up to 50% of your benefits may be taxable.
β’ Above $34,000: Up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable.
Married Filing Jointly
β’ Under $32,000: 0% of your benefits are taxable.
β’ $32,000 to $44,000: Up to 50% of your benefits may be taxable.
β’ Above $44,000: Up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable.
Married Filing Separately
β’ If you live with your spouse at any time during the year, you will likely pay taxes on your benefits even if your income is very low.
State Taxes
Most states do not tax Social Security benefits, though a few states still tax them to varying degrees.
Missouri does not tax Social Security benefits.