
How Does Income Affect Monthly Medicare Premiums? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Medicare premiums are based on your modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI. That’s your total adjusted gross income plus tax-exempt interest, as gleaned from the most recent tax data …
What to Know About the New $6,000 Tax Deduction - AARP
Jul 8, 2025 · To qualify for the deduction, you must be at least 65 years old by the end of the tax year and have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less than $175,000.
Take Advantage of These New Tax Changes for 2026 - AARP
Dec 8, 2025 · The amount you can deduct depends on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) — your total adjusted gross income, plus certain tax-free income for people living out of the country. If …
7 Life Events That Can Lower Medicare Part B Premiums - AARP
Nov 15, 2022 · The added charge is based on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), which is total adjusted gross income plus any tax-exempt interest reported on your federal 1040 tax form. For …
How Inflation Can Affect Your Medicare Premiums - AARP
Sep 27, 2024 · If your income makes you eligible for a surcharge, the Social Security Administration sends a notice in the fall. The calculation is based on your modified adjusted gross income — your …
How 2026 Social Security Changes Could Affect You - AARP
Nov 17, 2025 · Individual filers with a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) up to $75,000 or married couples filing jointly with a combined MAGI of up to $150,000 can claim the full $6,000. Individuals …
How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · To qualify for the full, $6,000 deduction, you must be at least 65 years old by the end of the tax year and have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less than $75,000 for an …
IRA Contribution Limits for 2026 vs. 2025 - AARP
Nov 14, 2025 · The table below shows the income limits for 2025 and 2026 for making Roth contributions. As with traditional IRA contribution limits, the Roth income limits are adjusted for …
Tax Breaks After 50 You Can’t Afford to Miss - AARP
Jul 9, 2025 · A single taxpayer with a retirement plan at work can’t deduct any of their IRA contributions if their modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is $89,000 or more.
How ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Change Your Tax Bill - AARP
Jul 4, 2025 · The new law temporarily increases the threshold to $40,000 for taxpayers with a modified adjusted gross income below $500,000. The provision could provide significant savings for …