Social Security Desk

A toolkit for figuring benefits, taxation, and claiming ages — one page at a time.

UPDATE: Social Security COLA for 2027 Just Announced

Benefits rise 3.6% starting January 2027 — about $75 more per month for the average retired worker. Key details, recent COLA history, and what it means for you.

New

Taxable Benefits Calculator

IRS combined-income worksheet. Enter SSA-1099 Line 5, other AGI, and tax-exempt interest to see how much of your benefit is taxable.

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Social Security Quick Calculator

Get a quick estimate of your Retirement Benefit

Where is my paper Social Security statement?

Who still gets a statement in the mail, when it arrives, and how to get yours online or with Form SSA-7004.

Resources and Tables

Tables for Full Retirement Age and Taxable Benefits Based on Filing Status

Articles

Articles I've written and helpful tables.

Test Your Social Security Knowledge

What is the Full Retirement Age for anyone born in 1960 or later?