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But let's assume that dollar is a SS dollar. Unlike the IRA dollar, there is no initial tax but it does go into the Combined Income formula. It only goes in at a 50% rate. Therefore 50 cents is the Combined Income amount and 85% of that (42.5 cents) is taxable income. Assuming the 25% tax rate (and it could be less due to a lower tax bracket - but hold that thought) the tax = 10.62 cents or 10.62% versus 46.25%...
Many states such as California exempt SS from state tax.
This is why the tax savings for those with $40,000 - $90,000 of after-tax income typically can be anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 per year once the higher SS kicks in.
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