topic Hello. I am 65 in a few weeks, but still need "4" Points to qualify for Retirement Social Security & Medical benefits. This is a Reverse question: How much income do I need to earn/ claim, in order to get these 4 remaining points in tax year 2023? in Self employed

Hello. I am 65 in a few weeks, but still need "4" Points to qualify for Retirement Social Security & Medical benefits. This is a Reverse question: How much income do I need to earn/ claim, in order to get these 4 remaining points in tax year 2023?

DBH — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:03:21 GMT

Re: Hello. I am 65 in a few weeks, but still need "4" Points to qualify for Retirement Social Security & Medical benefits. This is a Reverse question: How much income do I need to earn/ claim, in order to get these 4 remaining points in t

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:05:30 GMT

You are asking a question in the income tax forum that you should be asking Social Security.

https://www.ssa.gov/

Re: Hello. I am 65 in a few weeks, but still need "4" Points to qualify for Retirement Social Security & Medical benefits. This is a Reverse question: How much income do I need to earn/ claim, in order to get these 4 remaining points in t

Gabriella_EA — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:06:45 GMT

Hello @ DBH!

Thanks for the great question! According to SSA.gov, "In 2023, you earn 1 Social Security and Medicare credit for every $1,640 in covered earnings each year. You must earn $6,560 to get the maximum 4 credits for the year."

Source: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/credits.html

Re: Hello. I am 65 in a few weeks, but still need "4" Points to qualify for Retirement Social Security & Medical benefits. This is a Reverse question: How much income do I need to earn/ claim, in order to get these 4 remaining points in t

DBH — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:18:23 GMT

thank you Gabrielle!

DBH