It’s that dreaded time of year again…tax season. For many of you, this year may be different than previous years. If you began receiving Social Security Disability benefits in 2017 you may be wondering if those benefits are taxable. Do you have to report those earnings to the IRS? For
If you are a healthy individual with the full capacity to work, the earliest you could apply for social security is at age 62. The program you would be applying for at this point would be for early retirement. The Social Security Administration is an independent agency which oversees the
Social Security is often in the news – especially when it’s time to trim budgets. But tens of millions of Americans rely on this “social safety net” to make ends meet. Social Security is designed to provide just that: security. When age, disability, or death of a spouse or parent
If there is a government shut down, what does that mean for Social Security Disability recipients? In short, not very much. If you are already receiving a monthly check, you will continue to receive your check as scheduled every month. This is part of a contingency plan set in place
Oftentimes people are upset that they received a denial of their disability application when they know multiple acquaintances that have been approved. One of the most frustrating aspects can be when you know your neighbor receives disability benefits and you see them outside mowing their lawn or doing yard work.
When applying for Social Security Disability you will be asked several questions to make sure you qualify for the program. There are two parts to this qualification. First, you need to have disability insurance coverage. Second, your condition must meet Social Security’s definition of disability. When an individual works, they
Social Security Disability is a federally run program set in place to ensure people who are unable to work due to a physical or mental condition have some type of monthly benefit. Plain and simple disability is an insurance program. You pay the premium for this insurance from your working
Social Security is a federal program that provides financial benefits to retired or disabled individuals. This program was set up by the federal government and is required for all workers to earn an income. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for an individual when they reach
Survivor’s benefits are exactly what they sound like. They are benefits available to a surviving family member in the event of your passing. These benefits are available for a widow or widower, dependent child, grandchildren or elderly parents. These benefits are only available if the individual who passed worked long
Being approved for SSD benefits means SSA had agreed that your medical conditions meet the definition of disability as listed in the Code of Federal Regulations. The underlying purpose of Social Security Disability is to provide a safety net for individuals who are struggling to work due to a physical
