Social Security Payments

[FREDNH]

Taxpayer, a U.S. Citizen, is a permanent resident of the UK. Taxpayer receives Social Security payments form the U.S. Are the Social Security payments subject to U.S. Federal taxes?

[Uncle Sam]

Absolutely. But that depends on what OTHER taxable and HOW MUCH other taxable income there is.

[Lion]

In general, US citizens pay taxes on worldwide income.

[7871]

Be sure and check the U.S. U.K. Tax Treaty at IRS.gov for proper treatment in both countries.