I just received a letter from Social Security saying I will not receive 2019 benefits because I work. I will only make $18,000 in 2019. Can they...

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Lucy,

I am assuming you are receiving SSDI (disablity) payments.

Two things can cause Social Security to decide that you are no longer disabled and to stop your benefits:

• if you work at a level we consider "substantial."

  In 2018, average earnings of $1,180 or more per month ($1,970 or more per month if you are blind) are usually considered substantial.

• if we decide that your medical condition has improved to the point that you are no longer disabled.

If you are not blind, then your earnings of $18,000 is more than you are allowed  ($1,180 X 12= $14,160) and your benefits will stop.

If you can reduce your earning to less than $1,180 or more per month then you should contact Social Security and discuss the change in your earnings, and ask them how to proceed. Their telephone number should be listed on the correspondence you received.

Victor Santucci  EA

Lucy,

Do you need further assistance with your Original question?

Victor 

Lucy,

When and at what age did you start collection SS.  Would you be abe to email me a copy of the notice?  v**i@gmail.com

Victor

Lucy,

I will back to you later today.

Victor

v**i@gmail.com   Thank you

You sent me a video .... could you send just a Picture / photo?

never mind ... i converted the file.

I will try to get to you tonight ... if not in the morning.

Lucy,

Based on the information provided 

Regular SS benefits (not disablity or Spousal benefits)  I tend to agee with your findings that you should continue to received benefits in 2019.   Because you were receiving SS benefits before you were at full retirement age there was a reduction in benefits.  see below

This schedule is for 2018 but should apply to 2019.  Your best bet is to call your Social Security office to schedule a visit and ask how they computed your 2019 Social Security benefits.  You should receive reduced benefits for part of 2019 but you will be at full retirement age in 2019,when they will recompute your benefits without any reductions.