Many individuals are eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs at the same time. We use the term “concurrent” when individuals are eligible for benefits under both programs.

Who qualifies for RSDI?

To be eligible for RSDI payments, you or the person you are receiving payments through must have worked a minimum number of years and paid FICA (Federal Insurance Contribution Act) taxes during these years. Typically, the requirement is to have worked at least ten years, but this can change on a case-by-case basis.

How is RSDI different from Social Security and Medicare?

RSDI is considered “Social Security” benefits and individuals are insured by Medicare. SSI is Supplemental Security Income, which is for low income individuals with a disability. Individuals with SSI are insured by Medicaid.

Are there any Social Security benefits that are not taxable?

If taxpayers received Social Security benefits in 2016, they should receive a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement, showing the amount of their benefits. Only Social Security. If Social Security was a taxpayer’s only income in 2016, their benefits may not be taxable.

What are the income limits for taxes on social security?

The three base amounts are: $25,000 – if taxpayers are single, head of household, qualifying widow or widower with a dependent child or married filing separately and lived apart from their spouse for all of 2016 $32,000 – if they are married filing jointly

How do you find out if your social security is taxable?

Here’s a quick way to find out if a taxpayer must pay taxes on their Social Security benefits: Add one-half of the Social Security income to all other income, including tax-exempt interest. Then compare that amount to the base amount for their filing status. If the total is more than the base amount, some of their benefits may be taxable.