The New Retirement Math: How an Active Lifestyle Can Lower Your 2026 Taxes

Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free.

# The New Retirement Math: How an Active Lifestyle Can Lower Your 2026 Taxes Avoid rising IRMAA surcharges and discover how volunteering and part-time work keep more of your Social Security benefits tax-free. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/the-new-retirement-math-active-lifestyle-and-lower-taxes) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*