Full Social Security Retirement Age
Social Security Full Retirement Age
Full retirement age is based on the year in which you were born. Below is a chart that tells what your full retirement age is.
1937 or before Age 65
1938 Age 65 and 2 months
1939 Age 65 and 4 months
1940 Age 65 and 6 months
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1942 Age 65 and 10 months
1943-1954 Age 66
1955 Age 66 and 2 months
1956 Age 66 and 4 months
1957 Age 66 and 6 months
1958 Age 66 and 8 months
1959 Age 66 and 10 months
1960 or after Age 67
You do not receive 100% of your benefit until you reach your full retirement age as indicated in the chart. Some individuals have to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits. When you receive your Social Security Benefit Statement at the end of each year (Form SSA-1099), always check with your tax prepare to determine if you are responsible for paying taxes on your benefits.
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