Social security

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In January 2023, recipients of Social Security checks will get their biggest hike in 40 years because of high inflation.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) paid at least 740 dead people $17.1 million in benefits, according to an audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The audit, released Wednesday, found that the federal agency did not try to recover direct deposit payments that went into deceased persons’ bank accounts, and that the number of benefit payments to the dead is likely much higher.

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The IRS is not planning to issue third stimulus payments as prepaid debit cards to federal benefit recipients, according to the SSA.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) dropped a controversial proposal which would increase the amount of paperwork and personally identifying information provided to charitable organizations from donors seeking a tax deduction.

Don't sign up for benefits before tackling these key points.

There are multiple changes to Social Security that retirees can expect over the next two years, and they include higher benefits and better customer service.

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The purchasing power of Social Security dollars is falling at an alarming rate, a new analysis finds.