This American Dream Employment Network training explains the available Social Security disability and work incentives. Presented in understandable language for beneficiaries by a certified Work Incentive Practitioner with over 25 years of experience providing advisement.  This training is one hour in length and provides important, up-to-date SSA information. View transcript.

ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. Learn more through the ABLE National Resource Center. In an ABLE Account, the beneficiary of the account is the account owner, and income earned by the account owner will not be taxed.  At the ABLE National Resource Center numerous videos provides information and answers to frequently asked questions.

The Earned Income Tax Credit, EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund. Learn more about the EITC.

Stay up to date on announcements and resources from the Social Security Administration by opening the links below.

• Request for Waiver of Overpayment Recovery or Change in Repayment Rate – SSA Form SSA-632-BK
• Annual Cost of Living increase and federal benefit rates with related annual figures
• Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE)
• ​Annual Medicare Costs | Medicare Costs at a Glance
• Using Your PASS
• Fraudulent Phone Calls Warning

Are you new to LinkedIn or considering setting up a profile on LinkedIn’s professional social network as part of your job search? Creating a profile that highlights your experience and skills may help you as you look for work.

Social Security has a blog series posted to learn how to set up a strong LinkedIn profile and start connecting with professional colleagues and contacts.

Read “An Introduction to LinkedIn“ for tips on getting started.

While your Ticket is assigned, Social Security will contact you to see if you are making progress; this is called a Timely Progress Review. It is important to understand what Social Security defines as progress.

Assistive Technology (AT) is any device or adaptive equipment that helps people achieve independent and productive lives, including employment. Through the Assistive Technology Act, there are programs that demonstrate AT, provide new or re-used AT and/or offer Alternative Financing loans that are an affordable way for people to purchase assistive technology that best meets their needs. To find your state AT loan program and resources go to: AT Loan Program.

Are you familiar with Free Tax Preparation?  Many people are eligible for this service. Start filing your taxes for free from a variety of sources. Learn more about Free Tax Preparation. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax help to people who qualify. To find a nearby VITA site go to irs.gov and enter “free tax prep” in the search box or use the IRS smartphone app to find a free tax prep provider.

Need a checklist to prepare for your taxes? View: Tax Preparation Checklist at MyFreeTaxes.