Social Security Explained: 2013 - Softcover

 
9780808034056: Social Security Explained: 2013

Synopsis

The 2013 edition of Social Security Explained succinctly provides a succinct, comprehensive, and detailed explanation of the federal old-age, survivor's and disability insurance programs under the Social Security Act.

Social Security Explained covers:

  • Who is covered by the Social Security system
  • Liability for the tax, how a worker acquires ""insured status"" required for benefit eligibility
  • The conditions of entitlement to the various kinds of Social Security benefits

In addition to citations to the law, regulations and administrative rulings, Social Security Explained includes:

  • The latest earnings base for Social Security tax and Medicare portion of the tax, as well as the annual earnings or retirement test amount
  • The formula for the calculation of the maximum total amounts a family can receive in 2013 and prior years
  • Documentation of statements throughout the text by citing the law, regulation, and Social Security administration manuals wherever possible
  • And much more!

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