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Should I Report My Son's Unemployment Using The Phone App?

Do I report unemployment dollar amounts on ssdi/SSI monthly wage earnings using the phone app?
This is for my son.

Hi,

Unemployment insurance would have no effect on Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits, so if that's all that your son receives then you wouldn't need to report his unemployment benefits. However, any type of income, including unemployment, can affect the amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that a person can be paid. So, if your son receives SSI then you must report any income that your son receives to Social Security.

I'm not familiar with the phone application you're referring to, but the information I found on Social Security's website (https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-telephone-wage.htm) indicates that the phone app is just meant to be used for reporting wages. Therefore, you'll likely need to report the unemployment income by fax, mail, or by calling Social Security.

Best, Jerry

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Dec 9 2020 - 4:38pm
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