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Got a bigger Social Security payment? Heres the tax catch many missed

Many people got bigger Social Security payments after a new law removed old benefit cuts. Some also received a one-time back payment. But many did not know there is a tax catch. The extra money can increase total income and make part of the benefits taxable. People can choose a special tax option to reduce the tax in some cases.

13 Feb 2026 8:42 pm