{"podcast":{"title":"Dr Ed Weir Show","slug":"dr-ed-weir-show-7784476","podcast_index_feed_id":7784476,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/eddiealw/feed.xml","website_url":"https://eddiealw.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22196072/Dr_Ed_Weir_Show79rvz.png","author":"Dr Ed Weir","episode_count":19,"summary":"Social Security and Medicare don’t have to be confusing—but most people are getting them wrong. On The Dr. Ed Weir Show , Dr. Edgar Weir Sr. (former Social Security office manager and one of the largest creators in the Medicare space) breaks down what really matters when it comes to your benefits, timing, and long-term financial decisions. This isn’t theory—it’s what actually happens behind the scenes, what agents often miss, and what can cost you thousands if you get it wrong. If you want straight answers without the noise, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T10:19:49.653946+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476"},"episode":{"title":"2026 Tax Alert: Is Your Social Security Taxable? Avoid Overpaying Before April 15 Deadline","slug":"2026-tax-alert-is-your-social-security-taxable-avoid-overpaying-before-april-15-deadline","published_at":"2026-03-18T22:55:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/2026-tax-alert-is-your-social-security-taxable-avoid-overpaying-before-april-15-deadline","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476","url":"https://eddiealw.podbean.com/e/2026-tax-alert-is-your-social-security-taxable-avoid-overpaying-before-april-15-deadline/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qs5nl21ltlz4rwcn/yt_video_YKXKXxLvqCI_en6ycb.mp3","summary":"🚨 As a former Social Security District Manager, I'm here with your must-know 2026 tax update: Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits could be taxable this year – and with the new 2.8% COLA, more retirees are getting hit. Don't overpay the IRS! Learn how to calculate it right before the April 15 deadline.In this video, I cover:• The 2026 income thresholds that make benefits taxable ($25K-$34K single, $32K-$44K joint)• How retirement, spousal, survivor, and disability benefits factor into \"combined income\"• Step-by-step: Using your SSA-1099 form and IRS worksheets to figure your tax• Common mistakes: part-time work, Medicare premiums deductions• Tips for married couples, widows, and SSDI/SSI recipients• What if you're owed a refund? (Plus, overpayment tax traps)Why I trust Chapter (and you should too):✅ They save my viewers an average of $600 per year.✅ 100% FREE service — they’re paid by insurance companies, not you.✅ They check if your specific doctors and prescription drugs are covered.✅ Unbiased advice — they compare all major plans to find your best fit✅ Annual reviews to ensure you’re never overpaying.👉 Schedule a FREE Medicare Review: http://askchapter.org/c/mge📞 Or Call Chapter Directly: 352-841-0632 (Tell them Dr. Ed sent you!)🧠 AVOID COSTLY SOCIAL SECURITY MISTAKESDid you know one wrong move could cost you TENS of THOUSANDS in retirement? Don’t risk it. Get personalized, 1-on-1 strategy from a real former Social Security insider.👉 Book Your Private Session Here: https://MyGovExpert.as.me/🧮 FREE RETIREMENT & SSA CALCULATORSGet instant access to our free Social Security benefit calculators, Full Retirement Age (FRA) charts, and more essential retirement tools.👉 Visit MyGovExpert.com: https://www.MyGovExpert.com👨‍🏫 ABOUT DR. ED WEIR, PhDI’m a former Social…","meta_description":"🚨 As a former Social Security District Manager, I'm here with your must-know 2026 tax update: Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits could be taxable…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2854,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/episodes/2026-tax-alert-is-your-social-security-taxable-avoid-overpaying-before-april-15-deadline/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-ed-weir-show-7784476/2026-tax-alert-is-your-social-security-taxable-avoid-overpaying-before-april-15-deadline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}