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Can An Ex-Wife Draw On Her Ex's Federal Pension?

Can an ex wife draw on her ex spouse's federal
Pension.He did remarry but his wife at the time of his death had signed off to not receive his pension. Is there anything she can draw on him through va?if someone could call me I would be forever greatful we are struggling just to pay her rent she is now 83 and they was married for at least 20 years.
I also have a question on my ss disability..
Thank you
Tammi.

Hi Tammi,

Posted: 
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:42

Would I Be Eligible To Claim Social Security Early Because Of Being My Wife's Caregiver?

Hi Larry,
I have been taking care of my disabled wife since 1993. I am 57 and can retire from my civil service job with 25 yrs of service in June of 2018. planned on taking my s.s.retirement benefits at 62. some people have told me I may be eligible to get my s.s. benefits early.. because of being my wife caregiver..she has been collecting s.s.i. disability sine 93. Is that possible or do I have to wait until im 62 ?? Thank you..Jim

Hi Jim,

Posted: 
Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 10:12

Aren't These Answers Contradictory?

I just read two, what I think are contradictary responses from you/your staff. In one, Larry I think, explained what Larry referred to as a misconception to the writer. He said, you are due benefits the monrh you are born (exception born first of month). Example, born in January, benefits psid in arrears in Feb.

Posted: 
Saturday, February 3, 2018 - 10:28

Can My Wife Make As Much As She Wants And Not Affect My Annual Earnings?

Can my wife make as much as she wants and not affect my annual earnings?

Hi,

I assume that you are referring to Social Security considerations. Your wife's earnings wouldn't affect your Social Security benefits unless you receive spousal benefits and she is under full retirement age. Your wife's earnings could also affect the amount of your benefits that would be subject to income taxes.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 08:54

Who Can I Ask For Help If I Think I Should Be Receiving More?

I think I should be receiving more every month than I am. Who can I ask for help about this ?

Hi,

If you're referring to your Social Security benefits, you'd probably need to talk to a Social Security representative. You may also want to consider using our software in order to determine if you may have any other options available to you.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 - 07:27

Can I Report My Business Income To My Wife's Record?

I want to retire but own a business that provides too much income. Can my wife apply for an ein tax number and have all income from the business paid to her

Hi,

Assuming that you still intend to be doing the work in question as opposed to your wife, what you are proposing sounds potentially fraudulent to me. However, I don't have enough information about your business to know for sure. All I can really tell you is that earned income is supposed to be reported under the Social Security number of the person who does the work involved.

Posted: 
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 06:31

Is The Information That The Social Security Representative Gave Us Accurate?

I turned 66 in June of 2017, but have not yet started collecting Social Security. My wife turns 66 next month. We both intend to file for Social Security benefits next month. My wife intends to apply for Restricted Application. According the the Social Security Representative, my wife will get half of what I was supposed to get in June of 2017; not half of what I am entitled to in February of 2018. Also, by filing in February, I will only get what I was entitled to in January of 2018 and will have to wait until January of 2019 to get the amount due me by filing in February.

Posted: 
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 06:19
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