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Social Security tax rules will change in 2026.

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• Social Security tax rules will change in 2026 at the state and federal level.
• West Virginia will stop taxing Social Security benefits, leaving seven states that tax benefits.
• Older Americans will also see expanded federal tax breaks through 2028.

Americans on Social Security could see new federal tax breaks in 2026 — and some states will stop taxing benefit income.

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