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November 1999 Essma
Social Security & Medicare Questions
Q: My husband and I jointly owned a business. During the 10 years we were in business, we filed a joint return and paid quarterly taxes which included Social Security. A certified public accountant did our books and taxes. We never incorporated. In 1972 my husband became ill, we sold the business and in 1975 he died. After his death, I continued to work, and pay taxes including Social Security. At age 62 I checked my benefits. I discovered that for the 10 years in business I never received credit for Social Security payments. These were credited to my husband. My working years were diminished by the 10 years I had worked the hardest. Because my husband died young, his earnings, according to Social Security, did not net the income I had expected; yet Social Security said it was greater than my retirement benefit so that is what I received. This seems very unfair. Just because we have a print out of earnings, how do we know the benefit was calculated correctly? Seniors Cross Borders For Drugs: Is It Worth The Trip?
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