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Has The 2018 Substantial Earnings Amount Been Set?

Has the 2018 amount been set for "substantial earnings" re: the WEP provision for years of credit? (How much does one need to earn in 2018 for it to count as a year of credit to avoid a WEP-based reduction in Social Security benefit?)

Hi,

Yes, the 2018 substantial earnings amount for the years of coverage exception to WEP is $23,850.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Dec 25 2017 - 6:01am
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