States that tax Social Security benefits (2026)
Whether your state taxes Social Security retirement benefits, and the income limits that decide who pays.
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State tax on Social Security: map
- Yes (8)
- No (43)
Full table
| State | State taxes benefits? |
|---|---|
| Alabama | No |
| Alaska | No |
| Arizona | No |
| Arkansas | No |
| California | No |
| Colorado Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| Connecticut Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| Delaware | No |
| District of Columbia | No |
| Florida | No |
| Georgia | No |
| Hawaii | No |
| Idaho | No |
| Illinois | No |
| Indiana | No |
| Iowa | No |
| Kansas | No |
| Kentucky | No |
| Louisiana | No |
| Maine | No |
| Maryland | No |
| Massachusetts | No |
| Michigan | No |
| Minnesota Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| Mississippi | No |
| Missouri | No |
| Montana Single detailed source | Yes |
| Nebraska | No |
| Nevada | No |
| New Hampshire | No |
| New Jersey | No |
| New Mexico Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| New York | No |
| North Carolina | No |
| North Dakota | No |
| Ohio | No |
| Oklahoma | No |
| Oregon | No |
| Pennsylvania | No |
| Rhode Island Under review | Yes, above income limits |
| South Carolina | No |
| South Dakota | No |
| Tennessee | No |
| Texas | No |
| Utah Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| Vermont Single detailed source | Yes, above income limits |
| Virginia | No |
| Washington | No |
| West Virginia | No |
| Wisconsin | No |
| Wyoming | No |
How we checked this
The list of eight taxing states matches Kiplinger, AARP and other 2026 trackers. Income limits come from each state's revenue department instructions and statutes, as compiled by a state-source table reviewed October 30, 2026. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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