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Question: I am 74 & receiving social security benefits. My wife has Parkenson's disease and receives government benefits and she also has a small part time job. I know that acreditor cannot touch benefits given by the federal government but what is the maximum money she can earn from her part time, i.e., $200, $400, whatever in a month's time yet is not subject to being garnished by a creditor? And what is the Arizona law stating this?

Answer:  $217.50 per week net from a job is protected from garnishment

Go to: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10069.pdf If your wife is retirement age and receives social security, she would be entitled to it all. The about website is very clear what you can and cannot do. Arizona does tax your social security and pensions. You may want to contact a tax attorney for more information.

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  • I am 74 & receiving social security benefits. My wife has Parkenson's disease and receives government benefits and she also has a small part time job. I know that acreditor cannot touch benefits given by the federal government but what is the maximum money she can earn from her part time, i.e., $200, $400, whatever in a month's time yet is not subject to being garnished by a creditor? And what is the Arizona law stating this?

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