India, Dec. 14 -- Social Security beneficiaries throughout the United States are being advised to inspect their mailboxes starting December 26, as the federal agency is set to issue two vital tax documents necessary for filing income tax returns in 2026.

This alert comes in light of substantial modifications to tax legislation that may influence the taxation of Social Security benefits for numerous retirees and other recipients.

In order to avoid delays, errors, or unanticipated tax responsibilities while filing federal income tax returns in the year ahead, millions of Americans who receive Social Security payments must understand and properly handle these papers.

The two primary forms that beneficiaries should anticipate are Form SSA-...