My husband was receiving SSI and no longer qualifies. He had to pay back an over payment. Is there a way to claim the money we are now paying back from previous years?

cjluttrell717 · ‎June 1, 2019

IsabellaG · ‎June 1, 2019

No, because SSI isn't taxable, so you never paid tax on that money in the past,and you can't claim a deduction for repaying it.

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IsabellaG · ‎June 1, 2019

No, because SSI isn't taxable, so you never paid tax on that money in the past,and you can't claim a deduction for repaying it.

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