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.
When payroll taxes for Social Security were first collected in 1937, about 92 percent of earnings from jobs covered by the program were below the maximum taxable amount. During most of the programâs history, the maximum was increased only periodically, so the percentage varied greatly.