Tax season usually brings a refund check for most workers, but if you're retired, you could wind up owing the IRS.

A fter years of paying into the Social Security system, many seniors are surprised to learn that the benefits they receive after retirement may be subject to federal income tax. T

Taxes on Social Security benefits have gotten a lot of attention over the last few months, ever since President Trump vowed to eliminate them on social media. If you owe them, you probably know they can cost you quite a bit. The IRS taxes up to 85% of some seniors' benefits at ordinary income tax rates, which can amount to thousands of dollars.