killemall Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I've been ssdi since 2016 $1,600.00 a month Been single and never had to pay taxes....Since 1600 divided by 2 is 800.....800x12=$9,600.00 a year. 9600 is less than 25000 so I've never had to pay taxes Now possibly getting married. Possible Spouse makes $63,000.00 a year My numbers remain the same at 1600 a month (19,200.00 a year) Will I now have to pay taxes? How bad will the damage be? Is there a way to file married but desperate in which I can avoid paying taxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted September 24, 2019 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 24, 2019 Killemail I don't know; married filing separately? Look it up. Call H&R Block. Guaranteed, Uncle Sams going to get the money from the both of you combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulstrgn Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I know when I retire I will get the SS and my spouses income won't impact it. She just won;t get anything is all. But check with SS, either go in to their office or call the (800) 772-1213 and ask. This is your best source. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GeekySquid Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 you have to balance it between tax credits/rebates versus straight tax. you can file as married filing separately which means each of you just does your normal. If you want to claim any of the exemptions for being married, which can significantly reduce your joint taxes, you will then lose that "normalcy". A tax expert is your best bet. Run the scenarios. The way you file is affected by all sorts of things, like property, assets, medical bills, etc. Are you getting SSDI or SSI or possibly(?) both? I am fairly certain that SSI is definitely means tested, not sure about SSDI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted September 24, 2019 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 24, 2019 Heck if my spouse was working making 63.000 year and I could not work and on VA Disability and SSI...I would sit back and enjoy life...she will be responsible for her taxes and you will be responsible for yours I don't think you would be required to pay any taxes. based on 19.200 if you do they probably won't be all that much heck pay them and enjoy some of that 63.000 your new spouse is making. hey when your married its 50/50 so 63.000 and 19,200 is a fairly modest income..enjoy it. and btw Congratulations But as Geeky mention you need to visit a CPA or Tax consultant . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GeekySquid Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, Buck52 said: based on 19.200 if you do th based on his post and profile that is not all he brings in if I am reading him right. 51 minutes ago, killemall said: i've been ssdi since 2016 $1,600.00 a month his profile says 70% so that is another 1300 a month. If he is on SSDI I am fairly sure he might be on TDIU and I am sure he knows what that is as he is a Hadit E7. He says SSDI is paying 1600 x 12 =19,200 if he is just 70% 1300 x 12 = 15, 600 if he is TDIU it is 3100 a month x 12 = 37, 200 when he gets married his VA goes up and it is still tax free and cannot count against joint taxes his combined disability comp is either about 35K or 56K, tax free. he can earn another 12K on SSDI or TDIU which would bring him to like 39 or 68K. so unless he means his combined VA and SSDI is 1600, then he is sitting okay even when living in Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted September 24, 2019 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 24, 2019 Way too much math GeekySquid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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$1,600.00 a month
Been single and never had to pay taxes....Since 1600 divided by 2 is 800.....800x12=$9,600.00 a year.
9600 is less than 25000 so I've never had to pay taxes
Now possibly getting married.
Possible Spouse makes $63,000.00 a year
My numbers remain the same at 1600 a month (19,200.00 a year)
Will I now have to pay taxes?
How bad will the damage be?
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