Social Security Administration

Your Social Security Check Will Be A Little Bigger In 2021

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 13, 2020October 13, 2020

According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 70 million Americans will see a 1.3% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Taxes From A To Z 2020: W Is For Wage Base

Kelly Phillips ErbAugust 17, 2020August 17, 2020

It’s my annual Taxes from A to Z series! If you’re wondering how to figure basis for cryptocurrency or whether you can claim home office

What You Need To Know About Social Security Retirement, SSDI and SSI Benefits

Kelly Phillips ErbMay 27, 2020May 27, 2020

When the stimulus check details were announced, I noticed a sharp uptick in questions about Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security

Treasury Concedes Social Security Recipients Don’t Need File A Tax Return To Get A Stimulus Check

Kelly Phillips ErbApril 1, 2020May 5, 2020

Winston Churchill was alleged to have said, “You can depend upon the Americans to do the right thing. But only after they have exhausted every

Social Security Administration To Close Offices Due To COVID-19

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 16, 2020May 4, 2020

All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. According to the Social Security Administration, “This

Social Security Warns On New Texting Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 11, 2020May 4, 2020

Scammers aren’t just relying on robocalls and voice mails to reach potential victims: they’re now texting. The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, recently issued a

IRS To Taxpayers: Be On The Lookout For New SSN Scam

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 29, 2019December 3, 2019

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning taxpayers about a Social Security number (SSN) scam currently making the rounds. As part of the scam, thieves may call—often