Ss.pptx May 2026

The 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment ( COLA ) is set at 2.8% , beginning with payments in January 2026.

If filing as an individual, 50% of benefits are taxable if combined income is $25,000–$34,000, and up to 85% is taxable if over $34,000. Key presentation topics found in searches include: ss.pptx

While SSA reserves are projected to be depleted by the early 2030s (around 2032–2035), benefits will not stop, but may be reduced to roughly 77–80% of current levels if Congress does not act. The 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment ( COLA ) is set at 2