Some people who get Social Security will have to pay taxes on their benefits. Less than one-third of the Social Security Administration’s current beneficiaries pay taxes on their benefits.

You will have to pay federal taxes on your benefits if you file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your total income is more than $25,000. If you file a joint return, you will have to pay taxes if you and your spouse have a total income that is more than $32,000.

For more information call the Internal Revenue Service's toll-free number, 1-800-829-3676.  People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the IRS toll-free TTY number, 1-800-829-4059. You can also access these publications on the IRS Web site at: http://www.irs.gov.

Many states and local authorities do not tax Social Security benefits.  You should contact your state or local taxing authority for more information.