Discover how Form 8857 can help you seek relief from tax liabilities tied to your spouse or former spouse. Learn eligibility requirements and filing processes.

In our last article, we tried to simplify a complicated subject: Social Security (SS) spousal benefits. Most people need and want help coordinating these benefits. We used some case studies to give a ...

The death of a loved one is an emotionally fraught time, so it is wise to understand beforehand there are financial benefits available from Social Security for survivors. Losing a spouse is likely one ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know ...

Social Security provides benefits not only to retired workers but also to spouses who have not contributed to the program. Spouses are one of the many beneficiaries of Social Security, and even ...

Social Security benefits for spouses are a common source of confusion. MassMutual reports that 25% of surveyed adults near retirement age were unaware that spouses can collect Social Security based on ...