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The Social Security Administration (SSA) website contains links to websites not affiliated with the United States government. These may include State and Local governmental agencies, international agencies, and private entities.
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Estimating my Social Security benefitsTo get a personalized estimate of your Social Security benefits, use our online Retirement Estimator . We also offer other online planners and calculators including the: Retirement Planner ;...
Paying income tax on Social Security benefitsYou will have to pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits if you file a federal tax return as an individual and your total income is more than $25,000. If you file a joint...
How work affects Social Security retirement paymentsThe amount you can earn while receiving Social Security depends on your age. Your earnings in (and after) the month you reach full retirement age will not affect your Social Security benefits...
Maximum Social Security retirement benefitThe maximum benefit depends on the age a worker chooses to retire. For example, for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2012, the amount is $2,513. This figure is based on...
Check the status of a pending applicationIf you applied for benefits, you can check the status of your application online. Your application status shows: The date we received your application; Any requests...
Withholding federal taxes from my Social Security checkUpdatedAlthough you are not required to have federal taxes withheld from your Social Security benefit, you may find that easier than paying quarterly estimated tax payments. To have federal taxes withheld...
Qualifying for divorced spouse benefitsA person can receive benefits as a divorced spouse on a former spouse’s Social Security record if he or she: Was married to the former spouse for at least 10 years; Is at least age 62 years old; Is...
Appointments with Social SecurityUpdatedWe do not currently have an online appointment scheduler. However, you do not need an appointment to file for benefits or appeal a disability decision. You can file for the following...
Benefit amount for a spouseA spouse receives one-half of the retired worker's full benefit unless the spouse begins collecting benefits before full retirement age. If the spouse begins collecting benefits before full...
How soon can I apply for retirement benefitsYou can apply for Social Security retirement benefits when you are at least 61 years and 9 months of age and want your benefits to start in the next three months. Even if you are not...
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