EVELYN

My family live in Harleyville, SC. I am on SSI and my husband collects Disability. We gross about 29,000 a year. We have custody of our two grandchildren. We average about $29,000, depending on raises that we might or might not get from SSI. We do not collect food stamps. They say we make too much money. If we file are taxed and use our child expenses for @2,000 we have $27,000 and who can live on that. We try our best but our best is not good enough. Our rent is $500.00, food costs about $600 a month and we barely make it. We have to pay electric, heat, etc. all the expenses other people pay and we never have any money left at the end of the month. So whoever thinks that people in the South have it made are crazy. Try to live on that!!!!!

EVELYN

I mean file our taxes

EVELYN

And we do not have a car because we cannot afford insurance, gas, and wh**ever we have to pay by having a car. We have to ask other people for rides all the time and we don't like doing that , but it is what it is.

debeda

Liberals don't think the south has it made. They do think that pretty much the entire area between NYC and L.A. is flyover country filled with inbred i***ts shooting each other. I'm sorry things are so hard for you. I hope things get better soon. Never give up things can improve in a heartbeat.

Radiance3

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You must know that both SSI and Social Security disability benefits are NOT TAXABLE.
You don't need to file taxes on that sources of income.

debeda

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Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Evelyn,

I did a 'down and dirty' on the limited information you provided and with the aide of on line programs, it seems that you and your family should be eligible for about $600 a month for food, coupled with funds for your grandchildren. Should you decide to ask for help, be sure to take medical bills with you, rental agreements (plus the condition of your home to make it more friendly for the disabled), the cost of a weekly char woman if you are over age 65, any special needs your grand children may have, and the cost to buy, maintain, and drive a reasonable vehicle. Do not forget cell phones and internet... you may not have these now, but they are considered basic needs for a family. Here is the phone number for your state... start by making a simple, friendly call and ask questions....1-866-719-0141 I recommend that you write out the questions to help you stay on track. Here is a link to the application.... I encourage you to get help filling it out https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/info/olm/forms/dss/dss-8207-ia.pdf If I can help you wade through the documents, do let me know and I wish you all the luck in the world.

Crayons Loc: St Jo, Texas

I'm sorry to hear that good folks like yourselves have to raise grandchildren in
your Golden Years. The only way you can get through to children is to hold them
accountable and make them responsible; even if you have to
come up with a simple family business plan...

Minority or immigrant parents typically have all their kids "adult and underage" runnin
a neighborhood detail service or a tortillarila, carpet installation etc. Y'all are goin to have
to Be as Tough as Nails, like 'Mamasita n' Papa Padrone'

debeda

Wow pennylyn good info and generous offer. Hats off!!

PLT Sarge Loc: Alabama

You are a true Samaritan. I do hope that this will help this family. No one in America should have to live this way. Black/White, North/South or any other pigeon hole some want to put people in. We live in the Greatest Country in the world. God has blessed America. No child in America should go to bed hungry or in fear of being k**led in their sleep by street gangs. It is and always should be about the children. You are a good person.

debeda

grace scott

I hope you take Pennylynn up on her offer to help. As much as we like to stand on our own two feet, there are times when we need help. Let us know how things work out for you.

Radiance3

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I feel sorry for Evelyn. May I explain her situation. She does not need to pay any income tax, for SSI and Social Security Disability benefit for her husband. If she does, the IRS will advise not to. And will just return back her files.

***SSI means Supplemental Security Income. That is a welfare benefit program given to people with no income, or very little income below poverty level. Likewise, Social Security Disability income is NOT also taxable. Both of these income are NOT taxable.

Whereas, Social Security Income is different than Supplemental Security Income.
Social Security is retirement benefits given to those who've worked for 10 years or more. That person could retire starting
age 66 years of age as long as the person worked for 10 years or more. When a couple files joint return and has income between $25,000 up to $34,000, 50% of their Social Security benefits are taxable. Below $25,000, their SS are not taxable. For couple who've income before above $34,000, 85% of their Social Security is taxable.

I hope I made this clear to couple who report a joint return.

PLT Sarge Loc: Alabama

Please MS Evelyn let us know if the advice these good people have given help you and your family. There is no shame in asking for help when you truly need help. As long as we are always willing to help others. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

debeda

I knew that about ssi but I thought disability was taxable?