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What was the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and how did it affect Social Security?

Social Security is a complex program that has undergone a number of changes since the program was signed into law in 1935. One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to ...
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3 Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Need to Understand After the WEP and GPO Repeal

Social Security rules for public employees and for spousal benefits are removing restrictions as of 2026, which should help millions of couples.

The Social Security Fairness Act Paid Out $17 Billion in Retroactive Benefits. Here's Who Qualifies.

The Social Security Fairness Act made major changes to retirement benefits for spouses and public sector workers.
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Social Security Fairness Act: Unfair taxes and the bill that aims to fix it

The Social Security Fairness Act signed at the beginning of 2025 is now unfair, at least when it comes to taxes, according to some representatives in Congress. The Social Security Fairness Act ...
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Congress quietly changed a Social Security rule in 2026 and most retirees haven’t noticed

Quick Read The Social Security Fairness Act, signed January 5, 2025, eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision and ...
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Lawmakers Move to Protect Social Security Retirees From Huge Tax Bill

Some retirees could owe the IRS a lot of money when they pay their taxes in 2026 due to changes to Social Security rules. The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act is a bipartisan bill that creates a gross ...
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Bill would shield restored Social Security benefits from tax

A bipartisan proposal in Congress could resolve an unexpected tax problem facing millions of retirees this filing season. Processing Content The issue stems from the Social Security Fairness Act, ...