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Disability

timms139

(395 posts)

14. He can work

Reply to ratchiweenie (Original post)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 04:54 PM

Monday

nine months and make as much as he can to see if he is able to work full time. The nine months don't have to be all together he coukld works the 9 months all together over 2 years or more. He will have to file taxes and if he earns over a certain amount he will have to pay taxes on his social security .

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My son who is on disability has a chance to get a job working with a friend. He was told by someone that after 8 hours [View all] ratchiweenie Nov 2024 OP

I googled it, Rincewind Nov 2024 #1

At some point, I think Trump will go after disability. They will reassess millions based on ability to work, and working Doodley Nov 2024 #2

Yes, we discussed this but he is willing to chance it and quit if he can't handle it. I'm not at all sure he can. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #9

I wouldn't risk it, especially with the new administration coming in. Meadowoak Nov 2024 #3

Do it off the books Bmoboy Nov 2024 #4

He doesn't want to do that. It would make him paranoid. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #7

I understand, and ... Bmoboy Nov 2024 #10

Depends on what kind of benefit he draws Puppyjive Nov 2024 #5

money ahead and the chance of a rewarding experience Shellback Squid Nov 2024 #6

Agreed. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #8

The best social program out there Puppyjive Nov 2024 #12

Red Book has your answers rokar Nov 2024 #11

Thank you. We will go read that. ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #13

He can work timms139 Monday #14