The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

If you are collecting Social Security right now, or planning to start soon, 2026 has brought more changes than most years. A new cost-of-living bump, a major administrative overhaul launching in days, ...

The Social Security Fairness Act has already resulted in retroactive payments for some. Now, a new legislative push could ...

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.

The biggest changes to Social Security in years were signed into law on Jan. 5. For more than 3.2 million individuals, that will mean bigger benefit checks. And in some cases, the change will qualify ...

The United States observed the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act in August. This monumental piece of legislation has provided a supplemental income to retirees in America for decades.

The Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), restoring full benefits to 3.2 million public- ...

A new bipartisan bill would exempt retroactive Social Security payments from federal taxes, easing a surprise financial burden for millions of retirees.

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.

The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by former President Biden in January, increased benefits for many seniors in the U.S. But what if you haven’t received your increase? As of May 2, the Social ...

U.S. senators urge SSA to revise retroactive payment policies under the Social Security Fairness Act, opening the road for increased payments to beneficiaries.