Received letter dated 5/20/10 of fully favorable as of 8/4/08. Benefit start date 2/09. I have not received a total benefit amount letter. I have been calling ss office no news they say is in computer.

Last SSA wage letter stated if disabled now would receive 1294 per month. I have 4 children.

Any idea on calculations? When to expect back pay?
And taxes to be paid if this is my only income to be received for 2010?

Thanks

You do have to report disability payments to the IRS and pay taxes IF after deductions you still have an income high enough that requires income taxes. I file every year even though I don't have to pay taxes. My husband runs his own business and I have a separate checking account and file taxes seperately so that my monies from SSDI can never be attached. (Example if he lost a law suit they couldn't get to SSDi monies).

My backpay arrived before I was notified that I hade been approved. Although I've heard stories of people waiting awhile for the check to arrive.
Trudi

From SSA webwite http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10024.html#yourfamily
"How much can family members get?
Each family member may be eligible for a monthly benefit that is up to half of your retirement or disability benefit amount. However, there is a limit to the total amount of money that can be paid to you and your family. The limit varies, but is generally equal to about 150 to 180 percent of your retirement or disability benefit."
Trudi

if that is your only income you wont owe any federal taxes. spread the backpay to the years they were paid for when you do your taxes for the lump sum backpay.

Okay so will that mean each eligable member ie.,
husband and each of my children will get a check separately or will it all be included in one check to me?

Thanks

they get a check seperately

okay so even if I set up for direct deposit..
each minor child will get separate checks in their own name and husband will get separate check in his name then my monthly benefit will be direct deposit.
I didnt know my husband will get his own check as well as my children

So back pay will be sent via check for dependent children and husband?

thanks

Okay went to mail box and there was big check..I am assuming back from 2/09. Called SSA office on Friday and they said no change or notes (go figure lol) anyways...is backpay for kids in separate check and if married husband get check as well?

i had electronic deposit and each child had their own account so i cant answer that.