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.

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

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.

A newly introduced bill would prevent some public sector retirees from being hit with a tax bill after they were made eligible for Social Security benefits last year. The bipartisan bill, known as the ...

One of the biggest financial decisions you might make in retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. And you'll ...

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

Sticker shock could be in your future.

The Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated WEP and GPO, led to unexpected tax bills for retirees. A new bill is ...

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- ...

Many retirees misunderstand how Social Security payments work. From taxes and maximum benefits to COLAs and survivor rules, ...