Ask Larry

Can My Nephew Work And Still Receive Social Security?

My nephews dad passed away and collects ssc. Hes 16. Is he able wo work small cash job to help finance school materials during summer vacation without having to report it too the state of wisconsin. Working for an asfault company that pays cash too workers.

Hi,

Your nephew can earn up to $16,920 this year without losing any of his Social Security benefits to the Social Security earnings test (https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/whileworking2.html).

Best, Jerry

Category: 
Posted: 
Sep 5 2017 - 6:50am
MaxiFi software running on a laptop
Get What's Yours!
Discover tens of thousands in extra retirement dollars with Maximize My Social Security software!
  • Find your maximized strategy
  • Unlimited what-ifs
  • Step-by-Step filing instructions
  • Our software's lifetime-benefit increase for an illustrative couple earning $65K each and planning to take retirement benefits at 62.

    Results will differ based on your specific case and filing strategy.

Getting Started is Easy
Web-based software. Works on ALL browsers. No download.