Social Security Taxable Income Limit 2024 Irs. If your social security income is taxable depends on your income from other sources. If you are at least 65, unmarried, and receive $16,550 or more in nonexempt income in addition to your social security benefits, you typically need to file a federal income tax return (tax year.

The wage base or earnings limit for the 6.2% social security tax rises every year. The maximum amount of earnings subject to social security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $168,600 from $160,200.