When it comes to tax season with its barrage of mind-boggling forms and detailed calculations, getting your personal finances in order can feel like a herculean task, especially if you're not quite sure of the rules.

If you receive Social Security benefits from the government, for example, that money is subject to taxes. The amount you have to pay varies based on income and whether you are filing a joint or individual return.

To walk you through the process, here's a guide to the formula used by the IRS to determine just how much you'll owe on your benefits.

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Is Social Security taxable?

Yes. The rules of the Internal Revenue Service dictate that many who receive Social Security benefits will have to pay an income tax on that money.

The amount you pay is determined by a calculation that involves what the IRS dubs "combined income."

Combined income is: Your adjusted gross income + Nontaxable interest + of your Social Security benefits.

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are taxable if:

• You file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your combined income is more than $34,000.

• You file a joint return, and you and your spouse have a combined income of more than $44,000.

Up to 50% of your Social Security benefits are taxable if:

• You file a federal tax return as an "individual" and your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000.

• You...

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