How is Social Security taxed? Changes for 2026 could impact your benefits

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...
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Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI): What it is, why it matters and how to calculate it

Modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI, might sound like just more tax jargon, but knowing how to calculate your MAGI is key to determining your eligibility for several valuable tax benefits, ...
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Taxable Income vs. AGI: Key Differences and Examples

While taxable income and adjusted gross income (AGI) might sound similar, they refer to different stages of your income after certain deductions and adjustments have been applied. AGI starts with your ...
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Modified Adjusted Gross Income Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters

If you’ve ever stared at a tax form and wondered why the same year produces two different “income” numbers, you’re in good company. Taxes can feel like assembling a puzzle with a few extra pieces ...
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Ask the Editor, October 31: Modified Adjusted Gross Income

Question: I keep seeing references to modified adjusted gross income in stories about federal income tax breaks. What is modified adjusted gross income? Joy Taylor: The IRS and other federal agencies ...
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From 'withholding tax' to 'adjusted gross income': Tax season terms for beginners

"Withholding." "Adjusted income." "Standard deduction." With Tax Day approaching, many new to the workforce are searching for explanations to help them make sense of all the lingo. Shannon McLay knows ...
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It’s Tax Time: Your Guide To Calculate Farm Income This Year

Various farm programs as established by the Farm Service Agency have various limits based on the farmer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). However, some of these programs also allow for either a double ...