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Will I Be Subject To A Penalty If I Earn More Than The Limit In The Months Before I Reach FRA?

Hi Larry,
I reach FRA for SS in Dec 2022. Because I am still working will I be subject to penalty since I will make over 50K prior to Dec 2022. Thank you

Hi. No, assuming that you don't start drawing benefits prior to the month you reach full retirement age (FRA) . There is no limit on the amount that you can earn and still collect Social Security benefits starting with the month in which you reach FRA. The amount that you earn prior to then is irrelevant.

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Best, Jerry

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Dec 22 2022 - 2:54pm
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