I am taking a tax class and I have a research question...which neither the text, nor the actual site provides no definite answer.
(And I need a good grade...LOL!)
I searched the SS website...found nothing for this scenario:
"John Doe worked all his life. Jane Doe was a homemaker all her life. Upon retirement age, Jane draws a small portion of SS...based on John's earnings...the checks come with John's SS # on them. Jane is placed into skilled care, but, since she draws no SS on her own...she is allowed to continue her portion of John's earnings. Jane's daughter places this money into an account for Jane's needs at her retirement center (ie snack bar fund, clothes, snacks, soft drinks, etc.) John Doe unfortunately passes away...thus John's benefits will stop of course....BUT will Jane continue to receive her minimal (approx 43%)portion of John's benefits???
2007-03-20 11:26:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
should go up to 55%.
2007-03-20 11:41:44 · answer #1 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the couple were married , Jane Doe will still be entitled to collect a check. You could contect the social secruity administrative number for more information
2007-03-25 10:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by cmtwalls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her benefits will increase to approximately what John was getting - provided she was married to John for at least 10 years.
2007-03-22 02:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by Franklin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will actually go up based on a new formula in regards to her new status.
2007-03-20 18:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i WANT TO SAY yES, BUT PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. BETTYK
2007-03-28 18:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by elisayn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋