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Will My Benefit Be Reduced Due To My Husband's Pension?

Hi Larry,
I receive my deceased spouses firefighter pension. I work full time as a teacher and my pay is subject to social security tax. Will my benefit be reduced due to my husbands pension?

Hi,

No. Receiving a pension that's based on a spouse's work and earnings could never cause your own Social Security benefits to be reduced.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jan 24 2021 - 9:53am
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