CathyG

Thank you Buck.

Thanks Berta. I only get DIC and Social Security Disability. No other income. I have not filed taxes in years because of my SSD is under 25,000. But now that I bought a home I just wondered if it would be to my own advantage to file this time. I wasnt aware until today however that we do not have to list our DIC as income at all. All this is so complicated and my husband was a genius and always took care of things. I never had to worry over this kind of thing. So I am trying to figure it out. I think I should just go to a tax place and get them to advise.

I found my answer regarding my DIC. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is a tax free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of military Servicemembers who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-related injury or disease. You are not required to report these amounts on your tax return. You will need to report your Social Security income. But, even tho my SSD is below 25,000, would still be in my benefit to file because I bought a home last year???

Yes, I will be applying for the property tax exemption this year as I missed the cut off last year. My husband died from Agent Orange related illnesses. So, are you saying that no, I do not need to file taxes? And I dont even have to list my DIC as income?

I hope I am in the right forum. I apologize if I am not. I receive DIC, and SS disability as well as a portion of my late husbands SS disability. I have not filed taxes in years because I was always told its not taxable and its my only income. Well I just bought a home last year, and I recently saw someone post that if your benefits are 25,000 or more then you have to file. Now Im scared and not sure if I should file this year because I bought a home and I do collect over 25,000. Can someone advise me please? The SS Disability together does not equal 25,000 but, with my DIC its way over. Thank You Cathy