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Understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed can help you plan strategically for retirement and potentially save thousands in unnecessary taxes.

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Many retirees are surprised to learn that the Social Security checks they’ve been counting on might come with a tax bill attached. While some beneficiaries never pay taxes on these benefits, others find up to 85%