Understand the 2026 Medicare IRMAA brackets. Learn what income triggers these surcharges on Parts B and D and discover ...

Understand the critical two-year lookback period and why aggressive planning before you enroll in Medicare is the most ...

If you're a higher-income retiree, you'll pay more for Medicare. Learn about the 2026 IRMAA thresholds and how your past ...

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It’s not a penalty — it’s a surprise tax hike disguised as a Medicare premium.” That’s how I describe one of the sneakiest traps in retirement: the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, better ...

Every senior on Medicare should be intimately familiar with IRMAA — the initials that stand for Income Related Monthly ...

In 2025, you may have to pay the Medicare IRMAA if you make more than $106,000 as a single filer or $212,000 as a joint filer. In 2026, IRMAA thresholds are $109,000 and $218,000. Many, or all, of the ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

There is an old saying for investors: “Don’t let the tax tail wag the investment dog.” For many years, this was good advice. But in recent years, taxes have become more complex and egregious, to the ...

Medicare recipients who reach a certain income level must pay a surcharge in the form of an Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, or IRMAA. This charge is in addition to your Medicare Part B and ...

As we navigate through 2025, retirement planning continues to evolve with increasing complexity. Among the most significant yet frequently overlooked retirement expenses is IRMAA — the Income-Related ...