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Application of Retirement Earnings Test

Updated June 7, 2004
Complete the form to see the effect of the Retirement Earnings Test on Social Security benefits.

Please note that the retirement earnings test always uses the normal (full) retirement age applicable to retired workers.

Enter your date of birth:      
Your estimated earnings:  
If you reach your normal (or full) retirement age this year, enter only those earnings made prior to the month you reach this age. The retirement earnings test does not apply once you reach normal retirement age.
Your estimated monthly benefit: (before application of the retirement test)
Is the current year the first year you are receiving benefits?    
Note: special rules apply in the first year you retire.
  
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