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In 2024 the Social Security Administration said that Social Security benefits will go up by 3.2%. This will happen in January 2024. The increase is based on how much price went up in the last year. This affect different kind of Social Security benefits like SSI and SSDI.
These benefits will go up by 3.2%. The increase is done to keep with the cost of living. This is decided by the Federal Social Security Act. It make sure that benefits go up with things like inflation. This is a good news to the people who needs Social Security benefits to live. It shows that the government cares about helping people who need it.
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In 2024 Social Security beneficiaries in the US saw a change that affected their taxes. The Social Security System says all beneficiaries must pay federal tax based on their income. This means more seniors might have to pay taxes as they get Social Security benefit. The tax rates for these benefits depend on how much money people make. For single people making $25,000 to $34,000 up to 50% of their benefits may be taxed. If they make more than $34,000 they could be taxed on up to 85% of their benefits. For married people making $32,000 to $44,000 up to 50% of their benefits may be taxed.
Not many Social Security beneficiaries actually pay taxes on their benefits. But this number has been going up over time. In fact the Social Security Admin says the number of people paying taxes on their benefits went up by 40%. This changes means some people has to pay more in taxes in 2024. It is important for people to know their tax rule and how their Social Security benefits might affects them.
