The 2013 edition of Social Security Explained succinctly
provides a succinct, comprehensive, and detailed explanation of the federal
old-age, survivor's and disability insurance programs under the Social
Security Act.
Social Security Explained covers:
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Who is covered by the Social Security system
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Liability for the tax, how a worker acquires "insured status" required for
benefit eligibility
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The conditions of entitlement to the various kinds of Social Security benefits
In addition to citations to the law, regulations and administrative rulings,
Social Security Explained includes:
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The latest earnings base for Social Security tax and Medicare portion of the
tax, as well as the annual earnings or retirement test amount
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The formula for the calculation of the maximum total amounts a family can
receive in 2013 and prior years
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Documentation of statements throughout the text by citing the law, regulation,
and Social Security administration manuals wherever possible
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And much more!