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9 States That Still Tax Social Security – and One Dropping the Tax in 2026

February 8, 2026 · Personal Finance
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State tax laws are complex and change frequently. You should consider speaking with a CPA or tax professional if:

  • You are considering moving to a new state specifically for tax reasons.
  • Your income is hovering just above the exemption “cliff” for your state (e.g., earning $101,000 in New Mexico as a single filer).
  • You have multiple sources of income, such as a pension, part-time work, and investments, which complicate your Combined Income calculation.
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6 comments on “9 States That Still Tax Social Security – and One Dropping the Tax in 2026”

  1. Lavern says:
    May 17, 2026 at 2:08 pm

    Does Arizona tax social security

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  2. Debbie says:
    May 6, 2026 at 2:54 pm

    Does the state of Maryland tax social security?

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  3. Myron D Roberts says:
    May 5, 2026 at 3:02 pm

    How about Georgia. I know it taxes Military retirement. But it stays the same every year.

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  4. walt ray says:
    February 26, 2026 at 1:31 pm

    Looks like age discrimination to me.

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  5. Marinela says:
    February 26, 2026 at 1:17 am

    Florida?

    Reply
  6. Jim Munro says:
    February 14, 2026 at 2:28 pm

    Pennsylvania?

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