Will Your Pension Reduce Your Social Security Benefits? | Retirement Planning Explained

Are you thinking about retirement? Will you have a pension? If so, this video is for you! Discover how your pension might impact your Social Security benefits.

Basics:

Pension Income: Regular taxable income throughout retirement.
Social Security Benefits: Calculated based on your highest 35 'covered' years of work.

Key Provisions:

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP): Reduces Social Security if your pension is from a job that didn’t withhold Social Security taxes. Exceptions include certain federal employees, railroad pensions, or having 30+ years of substantial earnings.

Government Pension Offset (GPO): Affects widows and widowers with a 'non-covered' pension, reducing survivor benefits by two-thirds of the pension amount. Exceptions include certain federal employees.

Taxation of Social Security Benefits:

Your pension income can make up to 85% of your Social Security benefits taxable.
Income thresholds: Over $25,000 (single) or $32,000 (joint) for 50% taxable benefits; over $34,000 (single) or $44,000 (joint) for 85% taxable benefits.

Plan Ahead:

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