1100. Social Security Coverage for the Self-Employed
1100.1 When did Social Security coverage begin for self-employed people?
Most self-employed people became covered by Social Security in 1951.
1100.2 What are the exceptions?
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Farmers, ministers, and some other individuals (including certain professionals) were not covered until 1955;
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Additional groups of professionals were covered for taxable years ending after 1955; and
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Self-employed doctors of medicine were covered for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 1965.
Note: See §1122 for a detailed list of activities excluded from self-employment coverage.
1100.3 How is self-employment income calculated?
"Self-employment income" that is creditable for Social Security is based on "net earnings from self-employment" derived from a "trade or business" covered by the law.
Payment from self-employment that is not covered under Social Security is included when figuring income for earnings test purposes. (See Chapter 18)
Last Revised: Jun. 23, 2005
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How much can you make in self employment & still be qualified
How much can I earn weekly, monthly, or yearly & still be able to recieve my benefits? My job I sit so I do not have to stand which is my disability my back. I do not want to claim more than I should & get kicked off of SSI.
Thanks
Effect of wages upon SSI benefit
Earning wages may reduce your SSI benefit. However, the first $20 of most income received in a month, the first $65 of earnings, and one–half of earnings over $65 received in a month are not counted as "income" and will not reduce your SSI benefit.
See the following page for examples of how wages can reduce your SSI benefit :
http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm
These pages describe programs which help disabled folks re-enter the workforce while receiving benefits :
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/317
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/262
Filing for SSDI as a Self-employed worker
How difficult is it to file for SSDI as a self-employed person? Do I have to completely stop working before I file?
I have MS. I am a sole-proprietor and am currently operating my business, but it takes much longer to get a job done and I am in pain most days. I cannot continue, but have to just to meet my bills. I want to sell it, but that will take time. I can't just stop working completely.
Should I get an attorney to help me through the process?
Social Security disability as a self-employed worker
First, you'll need to have sufficient work history to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Your time as a self-employed worker certainly will count, as will other time spent as an employee, if applicable. See here for qualification rules :
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/credits3.htm
Note that even after you qualify for disability, there is a five month waiting period before you'll receive money :
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/151
Social Security may look more closely at disability claims for self-employed workers. See here for guidance :
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0410510025
Social Security disability as a self-employed worker
Good morning!
I`m a foreign student (F1 visa).
I`d like to start a business (buy shop, nail saloon) and was wondering
if I can get a Social Security Number or Green Card, since I`m going to pay taxes.
Is this possible?
Self-employment, F-1 visa, and Social Security number
I am not sure about the status regarding self-employment for F-1 visa holders. For an F-1 visa holder to obtain a Social Security number, you would need to show your Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10096.html
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10181.html
Self-employment, F-1 visa, and Social Security number
Do i need to change my visa to be a business owner ?
Where i can find more information about this process?
There is a Social Security office near my city, should i go there with my Form I-20, and Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status?