Retirees could earn more retroactive lump sum payments for the time they missed out on the benefits.

U.S. senators urge SSA to revise retroactive payment policies under the Social Security Fairness Act, opening the road for increased payments to beneficiaries.

Public sector workers getting restored benefits under last year's Social Security Fairness Act would be spared a tax bill on ...

Many seniors saw their monthly benefits rise last year, and that will affect their tax refunds this year.

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the implementation of the law.

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

A group of Democrats in Congress has introduced the Social Security Expansion Act. If passed, the bill would: Expand benefits ...

While surveys show Americans worry Social Security may run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says. But just how much future monthly checks amount to will depend on elected lawmakers.

The Social Security Administration is making “significant progress” towards a “digital-first” platform that will serve its beneficiaries. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano briefed the ...

The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said ...