Only nine U.S. states continue to require retirees to pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits:

President Donald Trump wants to end the federal tax on Social Security. Congressional tax writers will begin considering the idea next month. “SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site during the 2024 campaign.

This is something to be mindful of if your benefits see a substantial increase this year due to the Social Security Fairness Act. If you're concerned about what this could do to your tax liability, you can take steps to prepare yourself now so you don't get a surprise bill next tax season.