Which states tax Social Security benefits? See the map and tax rates.

Social Security tax rules will change in 2026.Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Social Security tax rules will change in 2026 at the state and federal level. West Virginia will stop taxing Social Security benefits, leaving seven states that tax benefits. Older Americans will also see expanded federal tax breaks through 2028. Americans on Social Security could see new federal tax breaks in 2026 — and some states will stop taxing benefit income. The largest social safety net in the US provides monthly paym ...