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.
The amount of a personâs Social Security income that is taxable under the U.S. federal tax code depends on two factors: a taxpayerâs filing status and the size of the taxpayerâs âcombined incomeâ (adjusted gross income + nontaxable interest + half of Social Security benefits). Connecticut allows taxpayers to fully exempt Social Security income from state income tax if income is less than $60,000 (for joint filers). 2  Kansas exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax if federal adjusted gross income is if $75,000 or under.