SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS MUST REPORT THEIR INCOME

CAPE GIRARDEAU - People who work while they are getting Social Security benefits need to report their earnings by April 15, if their earnings are above certain limits.

For 1990 earnings, the reports are required from beneficiaries (other than those receiving disability benefits) who were age 65-69 and earned more than $9,360, or under 65 and earned more than $6,840, and received some benefits in 1990. Earnings over those amounts count in determining the amount of Social Security benefits due.

People who were 70 or older during all of 1990 do not have to file an earnings report no matter how much they earned.

The annual report forms were mailed automatically to anyone who indicated they would be working and earning over the exempt amounts while they were getting benefits. Anyone who needs to file a report but didn't get one in the mail should call Social Security to ask for an Annual Report of Earnings form.

In their earnings reports, Social Security beneficiaries show the exact amount of the past year's earnings and provide an estimate of their earnings for the current year. For 1991, earnings over $9,720 for people 65-69, and earnings over $7,080 for people under 65, count in figuring the amount of Social Security benefits that can be paid.

For more information about working while receiving Social Security, contact your Social Security office.