Every year in January, the Social Security Administration mails the SSA-1099 form to individuals who receive Social Security benefits. This form shows the total amount of Social Security benefits received so that you know how much Social Security income to report on your tax return. If you live in the …
The Law Office of David S. Hankus would like to offer a warm welcome to our new attorney, Rachel Pinch. Rachel earned her law degree from Wayne State University Law School and recently passed the Michigan Bar Exam. If you have any questions about whether to apply for benefits or …
Originally, the age at which an individual could claim Social Security retirement benefits was 65 years old. In 1961, a law was passed which allowed individuals to collect reduced Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, workers still had to wait until the full retirement age (65) …
There are numerous benefits to hiring an experienced attorney to help with your social security case. At the initial application level, our office provides a number of benefits to you. We help ensure your application is complete. We are able to walk you through the application process, which can be …
On May 1, 2012, the Social Security Administration (SSA) unveiled a new addition to its popular suite of electronic services at www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement, which allows people to access their Social Security earnings and benefit information securely and conveniently. To access your online Social Security Statement, you must be at least 18 years …
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In December 2014, President Barack Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act. Better known as the ABLE Act, it allows people who have a disability that occurred before the age of 26 to open one tax-free savings account to pay for qualified disability expenses. This money …
How do I prepare for the hearing? Mr. Hankus will schedule a conference with you the week before the hearing in order to go over all of the information you need to know. What happens during the hearing? The hearing will begin with the administrative law judge (ALJ) and Mr. …
Have you received a decision from Social Security, a letter from your local SSA office, or any other correspondence filled with abbreviations that have left you confused? Well, here is a useful link to the Social Security administration website that provides a glossary of Social Security terms. Just click on …
