In a message dated 11/28/2007 8:25:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
Reyer@aol.com writes:
I should clarify my previous post on this. The increased AGI does not
impact The SS benefit. It impacts the Medicare Part B. Medicare Part
B DEDUCTION for the premium goes up based on income.
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OK. Now I understand why income tax was mentioned. It's odd that Medicare is
tax sensitive but SS is not. When I filed for SS at age 62 there were no
questions about my tax returns. SS goes on gross income. A W2G goes to SS and is
considered gross income. At age 63 [which is I'm sure a lot younger than some
but not as old as most] I'm at the max gross income for this year so have to
avoid fifty cent and dollar plays [yes grinding quarters is hard work and I
have to stand by as a team burns down a play I'd like to do. Same players
same seats with relief players. Com'on guys at least change seats. I know it
won't be there on Jan 1st]
Now... where was I? Oh, if you are about to file at age 62 you gotta have a
birth certificate or a copy from the county were you were born and don't say
you're exempt because of being born under the Imperial Palace in the Flamingo
Wash tunnel.
[The following is for those of you who have to actually make a personal
visit to SS to file]
Now@ I mean ! Here's the most important tip of your old life. When you are
inside the SS building and waiting to be called to the window to present your
birth certificate or copy of it do the following: When your number is called
and let's say you are in peak condition from all the sprouts and email
vitamins etc. DO NOT spring up out of your chair with a smile and walk quickly to
the window while singing "I feel good da da da da da dat". I did that.... The
lady behind the window who hates all old people and especially old people
who don't look old or act old made a copy of my birth certificate but threw it
away. Limp to the window with a frown. Imagine you're Harry Porter, I don't
know, wear a fake foot cast too.
Drain
p.s. I had the wrong expression and cadence because maybe I rode my bicycle
from near Sam's Town to my Henderson office which is up the hill a couple
blocks from St Rose Pky and Eastern. You know how on the winners stand the Tour
de France bicycists look not even tired after like 21 days of 6 hrs a day
racing, CONDITIONING. I was actually ready to complain about no bicycle parking
until I realized where I was.
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