President Donald Trump has asserted his belief that seniors shouldn't pay Social Security benefit taxes, and there are plenty of retirees who feel the same. There's a bill in the House now that, if passed, would completely eliminate the tax, providing significant gains to many seniors. But there's a hidden cost that can't be ignored.

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

You may be required to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits. Here's what you can expect to pay.

Social Security Disability Recipients should check to see if they need to file taxes this year. Here's how to find out if you do or not.

Many states exempt Social Security benefits from state income tax. But Vermont is one of the nine states that taxes Social Security benefits as they are taxed at the federal level

The IRS uses what's called "provisional income" to determine how much of your Social Security benefits are taxable. Your provisional income is calculated using the following formula: Provisional income = Adjusted gross income (AGI) + tax-exempt interest + 50% of your Social Security benefits