nativetexan

anybody ever had to pay them back?? well i have. I took early SS and never should have done that. but i didn't know. I paid them back at least $10,000 and thought it was all done.
I just got another letter saying i made more than i told them i would in 2009. now owe $5,800.00 -again. taht was the first quote for 2006! oh my soul.
i am looking for the paperwork now and the name of the lady i talked to then. i may just have to call and talk to whom ever answers. first i'm waiting on my old job to let me know the amount i did earn in 2009 before they laid me off.
sigh!!

newquilter10

Oh wow, what a mess for you and I am sure a headache or two also. I will pray for you and this mess with SS.

QBeth

Ouch! Best of luck, dealing with this!! My heart goes out to you. That's just awful. >>>

Yesterday, just for grins & giggles, I looked at some retirement information. Given that a lot of my retirement fund has gone down the drain, and I doubt there'll be SS when I do retire, it was not a bright picture.

But, on a happier note.... hate being down about things that I can't change today.... I have a job, my Bob, and kitty cats. Plus, I love my stash!

jacee kay

I hope you can get something worked out with them. I'll say a prayer for you.

lab fairy

Have you found a good tax attorney who specializes in this sort of thing? A good one can help you sort this out and you'll have no more surprises.

theoldgraymare

Lab fairy is right...get a good tax attorney. I know too many people that went round and round with SS admin. for years...

lab fairy

My dad is a tax atty but doesn't specialize is social security but some do. I do know that the extra interest imposed on what is owed can be a killer so it pays to get help. Sometimes there are ways to settle the debt without all the excessive penalties.

nativetexan

well all i can say is never take SS early!!! not without knowing all their rules anyway.
I was under a lot of stress and knew a lay off was coming. asked my hubby what to do and never got an answer. so i applied. oh well, things will work out one way or another. i haven't had us starve yet.

amandasgramma

why do you have to pay them BACK???? I'm receiving widow's benefits...and no one said anything about paying back.....inquiring minds want to know!!!!

lab fairy

Some people receive benefits then work and earn over a certain amount or were mistakenly granted them in the first place. There are a lot of reasons for paying benefits back if you don't meet criteria. Every case is different and not everyone has to pay SS back.