Category: Social Security Disability

How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for Disability in Texas

The Social Security disability process involves multiple stages, each of which can raise many questions. How long does it take to get approved for disability? What happens if the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your claim? Is there any way to speed things up? For many applicants, the wait is one of the most difficult […]

Grown Child Collect a Parent' a Social Security

Can you work while receiving disability? Yes, you can. However, you should be aware of certain limitations on income imposed by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) that could temporarily stop or even permanently end your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security disability lawyers of Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., […]

Did you recently open your mail only to find a notice from Social Security saying that your disability benefits are being cut? If so, you might be wondering, “Why did my disability check decrease?” “Have I done something wrong?” “What do I do now?” Social Security can reduce benefits for several reasons, but it doesn’t […]

Can you collect Social Security Disability and live abroad? The answer depends on which type of benefits you receive and where you plan to live. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients can generally continue receiving their benefits in most foreign countries. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments stop after you’ve been outside the U.S. for 30 […]

Can you collect Social Security and disability benefits simultaneously? In most cases, you cannot receive both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time. However, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) along with retirement benefits under certain circumstances. Understanding these distinctions and determining your eligibility for multiple […]

Social Security Disability Changes

In 2025, the Social Security Administration’s disability programs will undergo various changes. Applicants and recipients of Social Security disability benefits should familiarize themselves with the changes coming to Social Security in 2025, which may affect eligibility for benefits and the monthly benefit amounts recipients receive.   Call Now at (214) 999-9999   How Much Will […]

Difference Between an SSD Attorney and an SSD Advocate

Are you applying for Social Security benefits and wondering about the difference between a Social Security Disability advocate and attorney? Getting the right help early on can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim. Here’s what you need to know. Who They Are & What They Do Social Security Disability (SSD) advocates […]

5-Year Rule for Social Security Disability

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 5-year rule requires you to have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 5 out of the 10 years immediately before your disability began. The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to ensure you have actively participated in the system before providing disability benefits. This crucial requirement helps […]

Tax Refund on Social Security

Taxpayers may count on receiving a refund if they have overpaid their taxes the previous year. This can happen if your employer withholds too much from your paychecks, which they do according to the information you provided on your W-4. If you’re self-employed, you could be due a refund if you overpaid your estimated quarterly […]

what age do you stop paying taxes on social security disability?

Social Security benefits that may be subject to federal taxation include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability insurance benefits.  The amount of federal taxes owed on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits depends on the total amount of your yearly income. If you receive less than $25,000 in annual disability benefits and no other income, you generally […]