WIDOWED this year

1) I was widowed on April 17, 2024, and I have these questions. 

Am I able to designate that I am filing as a widow even tho it was less than half the year? 


2) I am self-employed and have been collecting spousal survivor benefits since May. 

  1. What are the limits of AGI before they take money back for overpayment 
  2. What is the limit before the SS is taxed?
  3. If there is an over amount paid of SS, when does SS figure that out and contact you?