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    peamite2012 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 10, 2012, 05:57 PM
    When on disability do you have to file and pay taxes
    My wife works 2 jobs to make ends meet. I just got approved for disability, canmy wife still work her 2 jobs to help out with bills?
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    Sep 10, 2012, 06:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by peamite2012 View Post
    my wife works 2 jobs to make ends meet. I just got approved for disability, canmy wife still work her 2 jobs to help out with bills?

    Assuming you are in the US and it's straight disability, not income related benefits, your wife's income does not matter and, yes, you still have to file tax returns.
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    Sep 10, 2012, 06:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    Assuming you are in the US and it's straight disability, not income related benefits, your wife's income does not matter and, yes, you still have to file tax returns.
    Yes we are from usa. I will be on straight disability. She just wants to try to get some bills pd off. I haven't worked in a few yrs. Someone told us "we would have to pay in on taxes if we/she made tooo much money". Thanks
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    Sep 10, 2012, 06:28 PM
    If you file jointly, your disability pay MAY become taxable. It depends on HOW MUCH she makes.
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