Understanding Taxes on Social Security and Retirement Income
TL;DR
A couple received a large lump sum Social Security payment due to the Social Security Fairness Act, which may impact their taxes. The IRS allows choosing to tax the lump sum as if received in the year it was due, with calculations available in IRS Publication 915, to determine the taxable portion based on their combined income and previous benefits.
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