In general, personality consists of the recurring patterns of thoughts, emotions, characteristics, and behaviors that make a person unique. It arises from within each individual and remains fairly consistent and permanent throughout life. Research suggests that personality is also influenced by biological processes and needs.
If your total income is more than the base amount, you might owe some tax on your Social Security benefits. You can use the worksheet in the Form 1040 Instructions, or efile.com, to find out exactly how much of your Social Security income is taxable.
So, for a married couple with an income (adjusted as described above) less than $32,000, none of their Social Security benefits are taxable at the federal level. In the income range $32,000 to $44,000, between 50 to 85 percent of Social Security benefits may be taxable at the appropriate marginal tax rate. Above $44,000 in adjusted income, 85 percent of benefits may be taxable.