Ssdi taxes single vs married

[killemall]

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?

 

[GeekySquid]

2 minutes ago, killemall said:

But there's also the possibility of reduction.

your choices are your choices and I have no opinion on them, and you are right 4300 is damn good.

I will say there is always a possibility of reduction. even if you don't apply for an increase or IU.

I don't remember if you said how long you have had your ratings, but if you are over 55, had them for 5+ years at some rate, or 10 + years etc. but there are protective barriers from getting a reduction and the VA has to go through a very specific process. Including having to 'study' you for a year to make sure the claimed "improvement" is permanent or just some random uptick in condition.

these of course are you decisions to make

[killemall]

I'm 39. All my ratings go back to 2013