If your case is continued without a finding, it can help you in cases where a finding of guilty would cause you problems in your career or educational opportunities. Some job applications ask you if youâve ever been found guilty of a crime, and you can honestly answer ânoâ.
You should discuss questions regarding survivors' benefits directly with the Social Security Administration. Disability Benefits In 2010, People on disability can earn up to $1,000 per month ($12,000 per year) for most disabilities, or $1,640 per month ($19,680 per year) if legally blind.
Personal Finance February 07, 2017. No. The earnings limit ($16,920 in 2017 for beneficiaries who are age 62 through full retirement age) applies only to the income of the person who is collecting a monthly Social Security benefit check. It is that person's income that determines whether benefits are reduced. One dollar in benefits is withheld for every $2 in earnings above the earnings limit amount. Where a working spouse's income will have an effect, however, is in the taxation of Social Security benefits if a joint federal income tax return is filed. Therefore, it might be wise to calculate your taxes as both a married couple filing jointly and two spouses filing separately. An individual or coupleâs marginal tax bracket affects the amount of Social Security benefits received on an after-tax basis. Before 1984, Social Security benefits were not taxed on federal income tax returns.