Lois,a 67-Year-Old,is Receiving Social Security Benefits

question 41

Multiple Choice

Lois,a 67-year-old,is receiving Social Security benefits.She received $25,000 in interest and dividends this year.Her Social Security benefits __________. ​

• A)are subject to an earnings test
• B)are reduced to half because of these earnings
• C)are not reduced because of these earnings
• D)are reduced by the federal tax paid on her interest income

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