No, California is not one of the fourteen states that levy taxes against Social Security benefits.
At age 60, or at age 50 if Social Security also finds them disabled. They are reduced benefits if taken early.
Yes she can.
Survivor benefits are paid to children of a deceased worker.
No. The Social Security Agency determines who is eligible benefits of any type and likewise the SSA decides when a person becomes ineligible.
Social Security benefits are usually paid out at a set age. You may also receive social security for a spouse if they pass away or for a child if their parent passes away before they are 18 years old.
If you die you cannot possibly pay child support. The custodial parent needs to apply for Survivor's Benefits through the Social Security Administration.
Yes, vacation pay counts as income when receiving survivor benefits. It shouldn't change the social security benefits you are receiving, however.
You can find some of this information available by going to the SSA gov website SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS ONLINE and at the top choose SURVIVORS or you can use the search box. If you are the unmarried child under 18 (up to age 19 if attending elementary or secondary school full time) of a worker who dies, you also can be eligible to receive Social Security survivor benefits.
Social Security pays retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
The best way to get social security benefits is to hire a social security attorney.
Go to your social security department and ask about your benefits for 2014 . The Social Security Statement provides information about your earnings history and estimates of your Social Security benefits.