Why you need a Social Security Card
Your first and continuous link with Social Security is your nine-digit Social Security Number. It helps us to maintain an accurate record of your wages...
When benefits are paid
When does Social Security pay benefits? Social Security pays retirement, disability, and survivor benefits the month following the month in which you earned the benefit. For...
Estimating my Social Security benefits
How can I get an estimate of my Social Security benefits? To get a personalized estimate of your Social Security benefits, use the online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator/. They also offer other online planners...
SS Requirements when a claimant files for bankruptcy
Is the representative required to notify Social Security when the claimant or beneficiary has filed for bankruptcy? If the representative knows that the claimant or beneficiary has...
Social Security and Medicare tax rates
What are the maximum taxable earnings amounts and the Social Security tax rate for 2013? When you have wages or self-employment income covered by Social Security, you paySocial Security taxes each year up to...
What does Social Security pay for?
What does Social Security pay for? Social Security pays retirement, disability, and survivor benefits the month following the month in which you earned the benefit. For...
Tax requirements for SSI benefits
Are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits taxable? Supplemental Security Income payments are not subject to Federal taxes so you will not receive an annual form SSA-1099. However, if...
Requirements for survivor benefits
What are the requirements for a survivor to receive Social Security benefits? To receive survivors benefits, the deceased worker must have earned the required number of Social Security...
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...