While we cover the general requirements for a non-US spouse to claim Social Security benefits, it’s important to note that the criteria can be more complex for non-resident non-citizen spouses living abroad. To qualify, such spouses must meet one of the following conditions: Residency in the...
Before you claim Social Security early, you may want to think about how the move would impact your spousal benefits. To begin with, not all early filers can access those benefits immediately — and for those who are able to, the decision may not mean getting a bigger monthly check. It's...
Are you married, with one spouse wanting to retire but the other one prepared to keep working? If so, you should take a close look at the "file and suspend" strategy to maximize your Social Security benefits. Spousal Benefits Spouses are entitled to Social Security benefits on thei...
The Greatest Benefit: Timing when clients claim Social Security can add flexibility and power to a retirement income plan.Polyak, Ilana
Members of certain religious groups qualify for the exemption, but it must be a recognized religious sect opposed to accepting Social Security benefits. Some of those benefits include payments during retirement and payments in the event of a disability or at death. In addition, the religiou...
One of the 12 types of benefits offered by Social Security is the survivors benefit, which is paid to widows, widowers and dependents of eligible workers. In the case of widows and widowers, they can file for Social Security payments based on their spouse's earnings, and claim as early as...
To be eligible to claim on your ex-spouse's Social Security benefits, whereby you receive up to half of their benefit amount, you must have been married at least 10 years and be at least 62 years of age. You have the ability to choose between your own Social Security benefi...
If parents can't agree on who gets to claim the child as a dependent, the IRS will decide. The IRS will usually allow the claim for the parent that the child lived with the most during the year. Two returns, one child A child can only be claimed as a dependent on one tax retur...
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A divorced spouse qualifies for half of their ex's retirement benefits. That benefit increases to 100% if the ex is deceased. To qualify for the full amount of these benefits, the divorced spouse must have reached full retirement age.2 How Do I Claim My Divorced Spouse's Social Security?