Claiming Disability / SSI on tax return.

[kit78]

I just spoke with Social Security and was told if you receive SSI you do not have to claim but if you receive Disability benefits you have to claim that.  Guess it is best to have them take the taxes out than to pay in.  Has it always been this way?

[jeannea]

You have always had to file and claim what you receive. But I found that I did not really owe tax on it. It depends on all your other income and investments, etc. Everyone's finances are different.

[thegrammalady]

if you are on ssdi (social security disability) and have an income of 25,000 or under you do not have to file. however if you had regular earned income during part of the year you do still need to file. this is actually true of everyone over 65 and on medicare. the first 25,000 of income is tax free.  i legally haven't filed taxes for the last 6 years! i actually wish i could.

[Jean]

Personally, rather than listen to Social Security, I would go the IRS website, www.IRS.gov and find out myself. As far as I have always known, ssi is only taxable partially if as a single person your income is $25,000 and above and if married, $35,000.00. Still, you should look it up.