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The good news for you is that Florida is one of eight states that does not have a state income tax which means that both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are not taxed at the … Continue reading →

What if you become disabled, but you have haven’t been reporting income. Can you still get benefits? If you’ve never worked, you can still receive disability benefits in the form of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Instead of being based on … Continue reading →

Workers’ compensation provides income and medical benefits to those who sustain work-related injuries. However, many times these claims will be denied or disputed by the workers’ comp insurance company that your employer carries. You may be wondering, “Can I appeal … Continue reading →

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, there are a number of factors that the Social Security Administration (SSA) takes into consideration when determining whether or not you are capable of working. Some of these factors include your educational … Continue reading →

Will People on Disability Get Checks?   Yes. If you meet the criteria listed below, you are eligible. Some people on Social Security will need to sign up. Some won’t. See details below. Who Will Get a Check? If your income … Continue reading →

Most recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are eligible for the COVID-19 stimulus payment. In fact, the IRS will be providing most U.S. citizens with $1,200 stimulus payments (also called economic impact payments), following … Continue reading →

Are you wondering how Workmans Comp is going to handle Coronavirus? The following information is from Washington State Department of Labor. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), and other public health … Continue reading →

If you are hurt on the job, you are probably entitled to compensation. You probably don’t know how the process works. If you don’t file promptly and you miss the deadline established in your state, you may miss out on … Continue reading →

If you were recently denied Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may request an appeal. Generally, you have 60 days after you receive the notice of our decision to ask for any type of appeal. There are … Continue reading →

Many people have asked whether their workers’ compensation benefits are taxable. The simple answer is that workers’ compensation benefits are not taxable. However, as with most legal issues, the answer is really not so simple. There are two parts to … Continue reading →