Category: Social Security Disability

Tax Refund on Social Security

Taxpayers may count on receiving a refund if they have overpaid their taxes the previous year. This can happen if your employer withholds too much from your paychecks, which they do according to the information you provided on your W-4. … Continue reading

what age do you stop paying taxes on social security disability?

Social Security benefits that may be subject to federal taxation include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability insurance benefits.  The amount of federal taxes owed on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits depends on the total amount of your yearly income. If … Continue reading

Is Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable?

If you reside in the Lone Star State, the short answer is that only Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits may be subject to taxation, and only by the federal government. Whether your disability benefits are actually taxable, however, will … Continue reading

Maximum Social Security Disability Benefit

The maximum Social Security Disability Insurance benefit in 2024 is $3,822 per month, but many people receive significantly less than this amount. A worker’s lifetime earnings are the primary factor in determining monthly SSDI benefits.  If you have worked and … Continue reading

Crumpled dollar bills against a yellow "SCAM ALERT" sign, illustrating the need for vigilance against scams and misinformation regarding Social Security Disability.

Every March, the U.S. Social Security Administration promotes National Slam the Scam Day to help inform Americans of the continually evolving tactics that scammers use to trick people into giving up money or private information. Scammers are constantly changing their … Continue reading

Common Misconceptions or Myths About Social Security Disability

Despite serving about 9 million Americans, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is not well known to most people. This lack of familiarity has contributed to the rise of some myths and misconceptions about this government program, which provides … Continue reading

How to Build a Strong Case for Social Security Disability?

When a person has a disability that prevents them from continuing to work, they may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has strict eligibility requirements to receive disability benefits. As a result, many … Continue reading

How Does Retirement Age in Texas Affect Your SSD Benefits

Individuals who are receiving Social Security Disability payments in Texas should not be confused when their SSD benefit changes to a Social Security retirement check after they reach full retirement age. This happens automatically. It does not affect the amount. … Continue reading

social security disability denial

Social Security Disability Insurance is critical for people whose medical conditions restrict their ability to hold a job and work for a living. SSDI benefits provide monthly payments to individuals and certain family members. However, the process of applying for … Continue reading

Grown Child Collect a Parent' a Social Security

An adult who has been fully disabled since he or she was a child may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on a parent’s work record. Social Security also provides benefits to disabled children and adults who have … Continue reading