Does Utah tax Social Security benefits?

Yes — with exemptions for many retirees.

Utah taxes Social Security benefits but offers a retirement tax credit that offsets the tax for many filers: the credit fully exempts benefits for single filers under about $54,000 and joint filers under about $90,000, phasing out above those levels.

Note: this covers state tax only. The federal government may tax up to 85% of your benefits depending on your combined income, regardless of where you live.

See how your claiming age affects your benefit.

Reviewed 2026-06-17. Verify with the Utah Department of Revenue.

Updated July 2026