Recent content by Jay968

Thank you. That is exactly what I was hoping to hear.

What is the name of your state? California I do my taxes using Turbotax and use the standard (least expensive option which costs me $38). This year, I got a settlement check from a settlement administrator. The settlement check was for 44 cents! I never even bothered to cash the check! I must...

Thank you for your comments. No need to post any link. I came here to get clarification because I admittedly haven't quite understood what I've read. I'm not going to worry about it anymore.

Hate to be a pest, but I have read that even though one pays tax on SS, an additional even part time job in which no SS tax is deducted and has its own pension can mean one may have a penalty calculated in to their SS check thus reducing it. Am I just making too little on that part time job to...

Thanks for the response. How can I find out what that "income limit" is? I do contribute 10% to Fed taxes with each SS check I receive. I'm married and we do a joint return. Our combined income is about 80,000 net and yes she receives SS too.

What is the name of your state?California I retired in 2018 at age 66 (full retirement age) and have received SS ever since. In 2021, I started working part time, about 15 hours a week, ($8000 per year) for a municipality that does not deduct SS tax from my paycheck but has its own pension...

Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated.

What is the name of your state? California We purchased a single family home governed by an association in 2008 and signed the CC&Rs at that time. A new association came into being 2 years ago and has just issued updated CC&Rs making some changes. We were sent a copy of these new rules and...

Thanks for the great response! Makes perfect sense.

What is the name of your state? California I ask this because the presidential candidates are both suggesting an end to federal taxes on tips. How would this affect both the payroll deduction and the SS benefit upon retirement?

Thank you. Appreciated.

There is no "check application status" area on the SS site. They merely say to contact Medicare to do this. Medicare is of no use whatsoever and only say "contact SS." What you MAY be referring to is a check on social security status. I don't know. Thanks though. I appreciate any help I can get.

Thank you. That does help.

What is the name of your state?California Can anyone please help? I have no idea where to turn... I have been on my wife's health plan with Kaiser and on medicare for the past 5 years. I did not sign up for medicare part B because I am on her plan. She is retiring next month so I need to get...

Thanks.