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10-27-2014, 08:38 PM | #1 | ||
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was wondering if we are allowed to make a small amount of money, while on disability. I would like to sell some junk on e-bay. as I need the cash. I only get 509.00 a month on ss
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10-27-2014, 09:53 PM | #2 | |||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | snow0700 (10-27-2014) |
10-27-2014, 10:49 PM | #3 | |||
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There are limits to extra income -
[While a disabled (nonblind) person applying for or receiving SSDI cannot earn more than $1,070 per month by working, a person collecting SSDI can have any amount of income from investments, interest, or a spouse's income.] http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/res...-ssdi-benefits I guess it might depend if your Ebay sales are run as side business of some sort, but it is a traceable influx of money.. Others might be more in the know..on the details ..
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"Thanks for this!" says: | snow0700 (10-28-2014) |
10-27-2014, 11:50 PM | #4 | ||
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You are supposed to notify SS of any business earnings. So, if you regularly sell on Ebay, or are buying items for resale, than you need to let them know.
If you have a garage sale or sell some used personal items on Ebay a few times a year, that probably doesn't fall into the scope as if it's a business. If it takes you 20+ hours to list, pack, and mail your items--that's probably a grey area that might get you into trouble if you don't notify them. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Jomar (10-28-2014) |
10-28-2014, 12:01 AM | #5 | ||
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[QUOTE=Jo*mar;1105390]There are limits to extra income -
[While a disabled (nonblind) person applying for or receiving SSDI cannot earn more than $1,070 per month by working, a person collecting SSDI can have any amount of income from investments, interest, or a spouse's income.] I guess it might depend if your Ebay sales are run as side business of some sort, but it is a traceable influx of money.. I didn't relize that I could earn 1,070.00 a month while drawing ssd. good to know. ty |
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10-28-2014, 02:28 AM | #6 | ||
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If you're capable of working pt or running a business pt, it might be a good idea to look into the Ticket to Work program, which will give you some additional protections. http://www.ssa.gov/work/overview.html |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Jomar (10-28-2014) |
10-28-2014, 09:23 PM | #7 | ||
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You can sell your used goods, the stuff in your house that you no longer use. However, if you are purchasing items for purposes of selling at a profit, you are in a business and self-employed. And the amount of your monthly profit and the hours it takes you to earn that amount would need to be reported to SSA. It may or may not be considered Substantial Gainful Activity. Probably not enough to matter, but some people totally support themselves by buying and selling items. Profit matters.
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