Does social security death benefit count as income when setting child support amount?
458080
Technically, yes but the amount of the benefit is small enough that it would likely not affect the amount much one way or the other. Hope this info helps.
968969
I'm sure it varies according to what state you are in, but child support is usually determined as a percentage of a person's net income.  Usually something like 20% for one child or 25% for two children, but can be manipulated by a judge in a divorce decree to state anything that is agreed upon.  Usually, a person who makes $2000. per month would pay $400 per month in child support....something like that.
73035
If you're working for a business, you pay social security taxes as a percentage on the first dollar you earn. There's no exemption. On the other hand, if you work for a household--let's say as a babysitter--the household would be required to withhold and pay social security taxes for you if you earned more than $1500 in 2006.\n\nIf you babysit for several families, you may be considered self-employed. If that's the case, you may need to pay self-employment tax. That basically means you're paying both halves of social security tax: the half that is normally withheld from your paycheck, and the half your employee pays for you.\n\nTurns out, the best way to avoid social security taxes is to be rich. You pay a much lower rate after the first $94,200 of your 2006 income. And you don't pay any social security taxes on money you make from your money: interest, dividends, or capital gains.
1122650
No, but your dependents receive them.  Just like if you were dead.  You are unable to provide for them, so the government gives them what your contribution would have been to the family.
122291
supposedly yes but I would contact the child support contact site and get a confirmation or go to domestic relations and have them set it up for you
564620
Child Support that you pay is not tax deductible EVER.  However, alimony is if you pay that.\n\nIn addition, you may be able to take the child as a dependent on your tax return if the reside in Canada, Mexico or the USA for 1 day during the tax year.  You need to get them an ITIN # or social security # in order to claim them.  The IRS can give you a form for this.   The child does not have to live with you to claim them as a dependent.
773920
Unfortunately you were given some bad information. Being on permanent disability (SSD or SSDI) does not excuse you from paying child support. The only thing that changes is that child support collection will now take it out of your social security check instead of your paycheck. This is true in all 50 states. They should be taking out 17% per child, per mother...but no more then 25% total for each mother. If they are taking out more or if you have questions regarding this, call your local social security office:\n\n260 Executive Dr, Lexington\n1-(859) 294-5633
643497
Child support if set by a court is set by a formula set out in the state's statutes.  If you know your income and have a good idea what the other parent's income, you can calculate the expected child support.  \n\nMost states give the judge some leeway for unusual circumstances.  Please note that everyone has bills and unless yours are unusually high for reasons out of your control, such as other dependent children, or a medical condition, don't expect much sympathy.  Some, but not all states take the custodial parent's income into consideration, and some, but not all, reduce child support if the child custody is actually shared close to 50/50.  \n\nIn many states there is an upper limit on child support, either by statute or by practice.  California generally tops off child support at $20,000 per month.  I'm told other states may have lower limits.\n\nBest thing to do, of course, is to talk with a family law attorney in your area who will know the practices of the local judges.
325063
Benefits for minor children through SSI are to be used for the benefit of the minor children.  Not for their latest CD or whatever.  For their food, shelter and basic needs.  You can spend it on whatever you want, but raising kids is not cheap.  If your kids think they should "get" the money directly, then set them up on a budget.  On paper, they get X amount from SSI per child. Take the amount for each, take off a portion for the rent, food, clothes, whatever is left, which won't be much, can be given to them as their allowance or something.  This will also help them understand finances and budgets.  Explain to them that they are not going to get rich off SSI!
187117
You may need to be more explicit.  All citizens are entitled to the same federal programs.  But if you mean that you want a child to receive Social Security payments from the government, it's probably not going to happen unless it's survivorship or disability or old age.  There may be other programs to help in your situation.  Try www.firstgov.gov  There are many checklists to help guide you through government programs.  Also try your state.
168862
Child support is calculated by a strict formula (at least in my state).  This includes who has custody of the child for what percent of the time.  So the answer to your question is that, depending on your income level and some other factors, you may have to pay support- especially if you do not have custody of the child.  You'll have to contribute to the expenses of whoever is caring for the child.  Get with domestic relations or an attorney for details.  Your state's website may have more info about child support as well.  Hope this actually answers your question.
52327
For part one if you don't have children it doesn't apply to you. Parents get so much $ per child each year. Kinda like a discount. If you have children you would want to use a different form.\nThe only thing that I know filing status refers to is if you are married or single. So I would suppose that it is saying that you can use this form if you are married or single.\nThe portion about mutual funds....I am not sure, but if you do not have any mutual funds then it doesn't apply to you so you could use that form.
907793
No.  \n\nSocial Security deducations are based on your GROSS pay (before your pre-tax withholdings). \n\nTherefore, your SS contributions will be the same if you put money in your flexi account, 401k or other pre-tax accounts.
605908
Wrong.\nRegular, income is figured into child support, you can't figure in any overtime that you can't say will be there everyweek, or a part time job that you never know when you will get to work, ASSUMING that those are not the dad's primary income.  In other words, if he gets the inheritance, it's his, it's not income, you don't get it.  Most states state that you can change support every 2 years, not just when he gets some money and you want it.  Reason is, ya, it's to your advanage to get more money when his luck is good, but when it's bad, you don't want it going down do you?  They has to be a norm, a mid line and that is what they try to find.  You can get bank records to prove he's got money, and whatever, but his lawyer is going to counter with it's not income, it was earned during the court awarded child support, which he paid, and he's not going to earn the 20 grand this year when grandma dies. blah blah.
262737
Death benefit proceeds are not taxable IF they are paid to a named beneficiary and not the insured's estate. the cash value of a permanent policy that is owned by the insured will be included in the estate tax calculation, but not the death benefit (unless payable to the estate). For that matter, if the deceased owned a cash value policy on ANYBODY, the cash value at the time of death is included in the estate. As the current exemption amount for Estate Taxes is $2mil, many who have decent estates plus a large policy might run into trouble. If this sounds like you, it is best to speak to a Financial Planner and Attorney both specializing in Estate Planning.
492356
Social Security benefits received by the student are reported on Worksheet A.  The amounts from Worksheet A are then entered on question 40 in the "student income" section.  You are also required to report Social Security income that *you* received (also on Worksheet A but in the "parent income" section)... However, you do not need to report income received for children other than the student.
536968
That is a more complicated question than you can imagine.\n\nIt depends on multiple factors. \n\n1. have you reached normal retirement age? If not, the amount you can earn is less than if you have.\n\n2. you do not loose all of you SSI, if you earn money. Only a percentage.\n\nTo make a long story short, if you have reached normal retirement age, your benefits will not be reduced. If you have not, then are are limits and your benefits are reduced above a limit of $12,480 in an amount of $1 for each $2 you earn above the minimum. \n\nBut!! There is also the question of income taxes to consider. You must pay income taxes on your SS benefit, if your income is above a certain amount. I believe the amount was $44,000 in 2005 for a married couple. That include income normally tax exempt. \n\nThat is the story as I understand it. The government has a habit of making the rules almost totally incomprehensible.