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I am a 36-year-old surviving spouse and mother of two minor children, ages 3 and 7, of a 40-year-old man who recently passed away. His annual salary has been over $300K for the last 5 years. I assume his benefit is approximately $3600/month. My understanding is that each of the three survivors (myself and my two children) get 75% of his benefit, up to a maximum of 150-180% of his benefit. The family benefit and the surviving children are not taxed, but the spouse is taxed and has her benefit reduced by her earnings. How do we minimize tax and penalty to get the maximum family benefit?

June 26th, 2023

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