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1. The first time you claim Social Security benefits, you're going to see an 8.9% increase in your paycheck.
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2. You must be at least 62 years old to claim COLA. But if you wish you can till 70 years (the age of full retirement).
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3. If you're going to be taking this large increase, talk to your tax professional about whether to change your withholding.
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4. Do you know that this additional income may put you in a different tax bracket?
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5. If this happens, you'll likely need to withhold more of your Social Security so you don't end up with a big tax bill at the end of the year.
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