Whether you’re taxed on Social Security hinges on your income and where you live. There are some states that impose a tax on benefits. It’s important to know what taxes to expect once you retire., Only nine states still tax Social Security benefits., In 2025, 41 states won’t tax Social Security—making them top choices for retirees seeking financial ease and better quality of life., Nine states also tax some or all of their residents’ Social Security benefits: Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia. Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska no longer tax benefits, effective this year (that is, for 2024 tax returns due by April 2025)., Fortunately, 41 states don't tax Social Security. Knowing where your state stands on this issue can help you make the best retirement decisions. Image source: Getty Images. Note that, There are 38 states in which Americans will not owe any state taxes on their Social Security benefits. The remaining 12 states do tax your benefits, although many of them allow full or partial deductions based on your total adjusted gross income..