Hi Todd, I *think* you mean SSDI (Social Security Disability Income). The income rules are based on net after expenses. It is important to carefully read expenses allowed by Social Security, and keep a folder and document all expenses. SSDI expenses range from the obvious ones on your tax form, to medical expenses (new wheelchair tires, service dog expenses) and IRWE’s (Impairment-Related Work Expenses). IRWE deductions can also include donation of work related goods and/or services—lets say somebody does book keeping for you for free, you can deduct the hourly amount you would have paid that person.
I suggest googling the Social Security ‘Red Book’ and studying it. Other good ways to learn about how SSDI works is to meet with somebody from your local CIL, Center for Independant Living as well as meeting with somebody at Social Security. Per the $880 and $1220 numbers. On SSDI, $880 is for the ‘Trial Work Period’. When you first go on SSDI you get one Trial Work Period, meaning for 9-months (they don’t have to be in a row) any amount you earn OVER $880 is considered SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity) and uses up one Trial Work month— they don’t have to be in a row, you can make a ton of money one month and then earn below $880 the rest of a year and you will have only used up one month. Once you have used up your 9-trial months, your SGA goes up to $1220 a month. Hope I’ve helped and not made things more confusing. Bob V > On Oct 22, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Todd Daugherty <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi everyone. I've passed my 30yr anniversary and am considering > transitioning from working full time to SSI disability. It says that in > addition to benefits, I can make between 880 and 1220/mo and still receive > benefits but I cannot find anywhere if that is net or gross. > > Any idea on this? Thanks > > Todd C6 inc '89
