Which of the Following Statements About Disability Benefits Under Social

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disability benefits under Social Security is true?

• A)There is a one-year waiting period before benefits are payable.
• B)Benefits are payable as long as the disabled worker is unable to perform his or her regular occupation.
• C)Benefits are payable only if the condition causing the disability is expected to result in death prior to age 65.
• D)In addition to the disabled worker receiving the benefits,benefits can also be paid to eligible dependents.

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Marginal Tax Rate

The tax rate applied to the last dollar of income, representing the percentage of tax paid on any additional dollar of income.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or entity's income used to calculate how much tax they owe to the government, after deductions and exemptions.

Regressive

Relating to a tax system in which the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, often considered less fair to lower-income individuals.

Progressive

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