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tx2024
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July 26, 2023
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Social Security - Higher benefits on spouse record

 On a SS form says if married, you may be eligible for higher benefits on spouses record.   WHAT does this mean? 

tx2024Answer
Level 2
July 26, 2023

So I am entitled to 50% of my spouse's SS monthly income or 100% of mine, what if he's already drawing Social Security benefits?

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kthomasusa1
Level 2
July 26, 2023

You are entitled to 50% of your spouse's SS monthly income or 100% of yours, whichever is higher.

So make sure you are getting the maximum income.

Kelly C. CPA

tx2024AuthorAnswer
Level 2
July 26, 2023

So I am entitled to 50% of my spouse's SS monthly income or 100% of mine, what if he's already drawing Social Security benefits?

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