Social Security And Other Government Benefits

Question 1

When can an ex-spouse receive Social Security Benefits based on their ex’s earnings?

Answer 1

1. Married 10 years or longer
2. Ex is eligible for social security
3. Own earnings are not greater than half of ex’s
4. Age 62 or older
5. Not currently married

Question 2

True or False:
Receiving social security benefits based on the ex’ earnings reduces the amount the ex receives by half?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

True or False:
You are not eligible to receive earnings on your ex’s earnings until they begin receiving social security benefits?

Answer 3

False

You can begin at age 62

Question 4

When can an ex-spouse receive widow’s social security benefits based on their ex’s earnings?

Answer 4

1. Married 10 years or longer
2. Ex was eligible for social security
3. Own earnings are not greater than half of ex’s
4. Age 60 or older
5. Not currently married

Question 5

True or False:
A widow’s remarriage after age 60 will not prevent them from being entitled to widow’s benefits on their prior deceased spouse?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

True or False:
The offset for a government pension that is not covered by social security is a reduction of $2 for every $3 of the government pension

Answer 6

True

Social Security - (2/3 x pension)

Question 7

Social Security Tax Maximum Income

Answer 7

$168,600

Question 8

When can you start collecting your own social security benefits

Answer 8

Not until age 62

Question 9

What is the penalty for not providing your social security number for spousal support or other support

Answer 9

$50

Question 10

Monthly social security deduction calculation

Answer 10

(Gross salary x 26) /12 x 6.2%

Question 11

Spousal social security

Answer 11

Half of ex-spouse benefit