I have 3 older friends that receive SSI. On the weekends, they sell items at the local flea market. [they do not disclose this money to the social security administration] Could they get in trouble?
2006-07-01 16:18:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you. The one that is the most concerned makes an extra $12000.00 per year.
2006-07-01 16:29:48 · update #1
The only reason that I'm asking is because another lady at the flea market said she was going to report them to SSI. Sounds like jealousy to me but the ladies are still worried.
2006-07-01 16:44:30 · update #2
They kept their earnings in a notebook. The "jealous seller" snatched the notebook as proof.
2006-07-01 16:52:35 · update #3
My heart goes out to anyone that tries to live on SSI. It is tough. These are my friends, so I'm trying to give them some advice.
2006-07-01 16:55:29 · update #4
Yes they would be in trouble for not disclosing it BUT you are allowed to make up to a certain amount even while on SSI. A friend of mine was on it and she was allowed up to I think it was $800 per month or something like that.
I mean it's not a lot that they allow you but you can have some income.
It sounds like a difficult situation because that would not be a steady income. That's like having a yard sell and making cash. I personally don't have an issue with her not disclosing it for that reason... it's not like she is working off the books somewhere. And just because she sold somd of her personal items does not mean she is capabale of working.
2006-07-01 16:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is technically illegal to earn an income from any kind of work and not reporting it to the social security office.
However, I would be very careful about reporting this ... as to my understanding, this is probably their only source of "outside" income and they probably don't make a whole lot doing this.
I work with a number of people on disability in my own country and many do work off the books due to the fear they will be cut off if they report (and selling stuff at a flea market is not exactly a reliable source of income one can live off if they had to give up their disability cheques); also, to do so would stifle their initiative to take on any work in the future that they DO report.
Disability benefits usually pay so little ... I know, where I live, many people receiving this benefit often have to choose between paying the rent or putting food on the table. Don't add to their stress ... try to instead assist them in finding legal employment that is more steady so that deductions off their allowances will not make too much of a financial impact.
2006-07-01 23:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can earn money without affecting SSI benfits if you are over a certain age. However, earnings must be reported as income on your tax returns, and this will affect the taxability of your SSI income. The money they make may not all be income; the cost of the items they sell and the expense of selling them are deducted. Unless you know the details of what they are doing, don't get involved
2006-07-01 23:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you all are just a bunch of meddlers!!
You are allowed to supplement you income when you are on SSI. If sales tax isn't added at the flea market then they are not obligated to turn it in. It's no different than a yard sale, or selling your car, or something similar to that.
Why is it when people reach a certain age, they revert back to behaving like children again? It's nobody elses business what those women do.
2006-07-02 00:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In WA state the first $65. is free then after that they take one dollar for every two dollars made. But people get so little on SSI, it's almost impossible to live. Just let them do their thing, people have to try and make it the best way they can.
2006-07-01 23:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Jade Ariana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they could get into trouble, I believe the SSI allow for them to make so much money per month before SSI cuts off their benfits.
2006-07-01 23:27:14 · answer #6 · answered by FxMM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember what I learned about SS, you are allowed to make a certain amount of money before your SS amount is changed. To be on the safe side I would call my nearest SS office for a booklet about SS. I would also call the IRS office, because I think if you make under $400.00 a year, you don't have to claim that money as income.
2006-07-01 23:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by pmz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say, good for them. A lot of times SSI is not enough to live on, especially if someone gets sick. If they can make a few bucks on the side, go ahead. They'll probably need it someday.
2006-07-01 23:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by meathead76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they can get in trouble. Everyone who has answered your question are telling you that they can make so much money. Wrong. You can make some much money if you are on SS (social security) You can not make any money if you are SSI. I think everyone is getting SS and SSI confused
2006-07-02 02:48:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've heard about SSI..You are allowed to make a certain amount a month without it effecting your benefits...
2006-07-01 23:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋