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DFW

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32. It was more complicated, you're right.

Thu Dec 9, 2021, 07:37 AM

Dec 2021

I took 15 minutes out from my work here, and started answering their questions. It stopped at one point, and brought me back to the beginning, as if I hadn't answered one question. I get the feeling my situation doesn't fit comfortably into all their little boxes. I'll try again when I have more time, or maybe make an appointment when I'm back in the USA.

My status, residence, marital situation (non-citizen spouse who is retired and receives a German pension, if you can call a taxable €850 a month payment a pension!), don't seem to fit comfortably into their expected answers. Then they wanted to know about my work status, income, etc. That may not have been what they were looking for, either. I'm just waiting for someone to contact me to ask if I need the money, and then freak out when I say, "no, I'm looking to donate it to Planned Parenthood."

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I'm getting near "that age". What can someone tell me about how Social Security is taxed? [View all] Progressive Jones Dec 2021 OP

You fill out a tax form W-4V dweller Dec 2021 #1

Depends if you want to stop. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2021 #2

Same as any other income MichMan Dec 2021 #3

I'll be 67 or 68 when I retire. nt Progressive Jones Dec 2021 #4

No limit on earnings then MichMan Dec 2021 #5

For Feds, it depends on how much you make from other sources. Hoyt Dec 2021 #6

Pa. does not tax retirement income, including pensions. gab13by13 Dec 2021 #9

Thanks for the replies! nt Progressive Jones Dec 2021 #7

Depending on your taxable income, gab13by13 Dec 2021 #8

Try a Social Security taxes calculator progree Dec 2021 #10

This the correct answer to the original question regarding federal taxes. honest.abe Dec 2021 #11

37 states don't tax S.S. benefits progree Dec 2021 #12

Surprising California does not given its reputation for high taxes. honest.abe Dec 2021 #13

Some states tax Social Security. Just Google it and you will find which states and how much. marie999 Dec 2021 #14

I guess I'll find out some day DFW Dec 2021 #15

Your benefit increases 8% for each year you delay UP TO AGE 70, *BUT* progree Dec 2021 #16

I turn 70 next year DFW Dec 2021 #20

I think you have to start the process about 4 months earlier, otherwise you will miss out on some progree Dec 2021 #26

OK thanks for that DFW Dec 2021 #27

Yes, I know you're a very busy person, I read your posts with great interest. Good luck 👍 progree Dec 2021 #28

Sometimes, I wish I were less busy DFW Dec 2021 #30

At 69 you can collect now and keep working with no deductions for income. honest.abe Dec 2021 #17

Thanks for the info. I really had no idea DFW Dec 2021 #18

you can submit it all online. honest.abe Dec 2021 #19

Alas, my situation is anything BUT typical DFW Dec 2021 #21

Yeah, that might be a bit more complicated! honest.abe Dec 2021 #22

It was more complicated, you're right. DFW Dec 2021 #32

Not surprised. You probably need to call but be prepared to wait a loooong time to get through. honest.abe Dec 2021 #33

I'm 62 and my friends all say NOT to wait to start collecting Beaverhausen Dec 2021 #23

I took mine at 62 phylny Dec 2021 #29

Depends on other income jonstl08 Dec 2021 #24

Let us remember edhopper Dec 2021 #25

Link to IRS information Deminpenn Dec 2021 #31

Thank You All For Your Input! Have a great weekend! nt Progressive Jones Dec 2021 #34

BTW, we have a Seniors group... Wounded Bear Dec 2021 #35