Retirees in These 12 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Most seniors count on Social Security benefits in retirement to help them cover their costs, but knowing how much you'll get isn't always easy. There are several factors that affect this, including your age when you claim, your birth year, and your income throughout your career. 

And if you live in one of the 12 states listed below, you also have to worry about Social Security benefit taxes taking a chunk of your checks. Sometimes, it's possible to avoid these, but not always. Here's what you need to know to hold onto as much of your Social Security checks as possible.

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