The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 5-year rule requires you to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 5 out of the 10 years immediately before your disability began. The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to ensure … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
