Question: are social security benefits taxed differently in 2018?
Answer: For income above $34,000, up to 85 percent of benefits may be taxed. For married filing jointly, the first $32,000 isn't taxed. For combined income between $32,000 and $44,000, up to 50 percent of Social Security benefits may be taxable. For income above $44,000, up to 85 percent of benefits may be taxed.