{"id":165,"date":"2022-08-28T00:55:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T00:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/braunability.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-disability-income-and-tax-preparation\/"},"modified":"2022-08-28T00:55:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T00:55:14","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-disability-income-and-tax-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c1mdevsite.com\/mdctraining.ca\/what-you-need-to-know-about-disability-income-and-tax-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Disability Income and Tax Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0Starting in the 1930s, the American government implemented programs designed to help restore the economy and lift the country out of the Great Depression. In an effort to provide a financial safety net, the Social Security program was designed for older Americans who had paid into the Social Security system during their working years. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Additionally, the government could also provide financial aid to American workers who paid into the Social Security system and then qualified because of their disabilities.\u00a0 Unlike the Social Security system, these former working citizens did not have to be of a particular age to receive benefits. This disability assistance is provided through the Social Security Disability Insurance<\/a> (SSDI) program.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Americans Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This government program currently helps provide financial support to millions of Americans every year. With the CDC reporting 61 million disabled adults in the United States, Americans count on these programs to provide for their families when a disability has hindered their ability to work. Like most government programs, there are many strict qualifiers, forms to submit, and records to keep track of when considering eligibility. One of the most confusing<\/em> components of receiving government assistance through programs such as SSDI is understanding if and when this income is taxable.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Tax Guidance from our Tax Professionals\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Navigating the SSDI tax process is usually more than most Americans can handle with confidence and accuracy. Relying on tax professionals who can assist with your personal accounting will alleviate a lot of uncertainty and insecurity related to taxable SSDI benefits. Our qualified team at Waters Hardy<\/a> has experience in providing accounting services that focus on the confusing tax implications of Social Security Disability Insurance. Here are some of the key points that you need to understand about SSDI.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>What is Social Security Disability Insurance?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/span>If you work long enough, pay taxes, and meet certain income thresholds during your working career, you can participate in Social Security programs after retirement. You\u2019ve already paid into this system, so you can expect to receive financial benefits from this system when you\u2019ve met the requirements. The longer you work and the more income you earn, the better your benefits will be.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>In other cases, American workers sometimes develop a serious or long-lasting medical condition that prevents them from working for weeks, months, or years. If they haven\u2019t worked long enough to receive Social Security benefits, they may qualify for financial assistance through the Social Security Disability Insurance program.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Funded by payroll taxes, SSDI is a social insurance program that was designed to aid American workers who find themselves unable to stay employed due to a disability.<\/span> With this program, disabled workers who paid into the system during their working years can rely on that same system to provide for themselves and their families in a time of need.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Social Security Disability Insurance Qualifiers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/span>The SSDI program\u2019s administrator, the <\/span>Social Security Administration (SSA)<\/span><\/a>, allows coverage benefits for disabled workers who meet certain eligibility requirements.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n