I did and got 3 different answers to the same question. It’s why I posted it here.
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Call the IRS and ask one question. You’ll get SIX different answers there.
Here’s what ya do. There are hundreds of CPA’s and Social Security advisors out there. Call some of ‘em.
Yes, my question was regarding widowed spouses. Does the survivor get only their own SS payment, the higher of their own or their deceased spouse's SS, or is there a formula for a partial increase if the lower paid is the survivor?
“Call the IRS and ask one question. You’ll get SIX different answers there.“
...and they are not responsible for ANY of them.