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SS Disability: Can the IRS Garnish your benefit? - CBS News
The short answer is yes - the IRS can garnish your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit if you owe back taxes. But this would likely be something of a last resort to collect back taxes which are long overdue and which you haven’t made an effort to resolve. The good news, however, is that the IRS is limited as to how much of your SSDI benefit they can take to repay what you owe. As described in this CBS News Money Watch article by Angelica Leicht, the IRS can take up to 15% of your monthly Social Security Disability payment. Click here to read the full story.
Also, if you’re unsure about how these basics apply to you, or if you have any questions about your individual situation under Social Security, note that the AMAC Foundation provides a free-to-the-public advisory service to help Americans navigate the complexities of this program. All questions are answered quickly, at no charge. Learn more about it here…
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