Effect of multiple spouses on a record
If I remarry, after being married 10 years, which spouse receives benefits? A former spouse can receive benefits under the same circumstances as a current spouse or widow/widower if...
Creating a my Social Security account
Who can create a my Social Security account? You can create an account if you are at least 18 years old and have a: • Valid E-mail address; • Social Security number; and • U.S. mailing address...
Paying income tax on Social Security benefits
Do I have to pay income taxes on the benefits I receive? You will have to pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits if you file a federaltax return as an individual and your total income is...
Receiving Social Security and unemployment at the same time
Can I receive Social Security benefits and unemployment insurance benefits at the same time? Unemployment insurance benefits are not counted under the Social Security annual...
Results in Delay in Filing Social Security Application
1504.1 What are the advantages of filing a social security application on time? It generally works to your advantage to file your Social Security application...
Good Cause Defined
1519.1 What does good cause mean? “Good cause” means that you did not file the social security lump-sum death payment application within the time limit...
Time Limit For Filing Evidence of One-Half Support
In order to establish potential entitlement to benefits on the insured worker’s Social Security record, parents must file evidence of one-half support within the two-year...
Time limit for applying for Social Security lump-sum death payment
1517.1 What is the time limit for applying for the lump-sum social security death payment? If you are eligible for the lump-sum death payment, you...
Withdrawing Social Security Claims
Social Security Administration accept any written request for withdrawal of a claim. However, SSA have a special form for this purpose. You (the claimant) or...
Withdrawing Your Social Security Application
1515.1 Can you withdraw your Social Security application? Yes. You may withdraw your social security application if: You (or a person acting on your behalf)...