SSI payments are not taxable.
But there are no special rules for SSI recipients. They follow the same rules for taxes on their other income as any other taxpayer would.
To see if you need to file a return, consult Tables 1, 2, and 3 on pages 2, 3, and 4 of Publication 501:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf
SSI is Supplemental Security Income. SSI benefits aren't taxable. For this reason, Social Security Administration doesn't report your benefit amount to the IRS. That's also why they don't send you a 1099 or another income information reporting form. Also you don't pay state income taxes on SSI benefits
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Texas has NO state income tax
It depends on how much it is.
yes
SSI is Supplemental Security Income. SSI benefits aren't taxable. For this reason, Social Security Administration doesn't report your benefit amount to the IRS. That's also why they don't send you a 1099 or another income information reporting form. Also you don't pay state income taxes on SSI benefits
If he has income other than SSI/public assistance.
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Child support is based on all income received, including unearned income (but not public assistance/SSI).
Texas has NO state income tax
Yes, individuals can receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and Section 8 housing assistance at the same time in California. SSI benefits are not counted as income for determining eligibility for Section 8 assistance, so you can potentially receive both benefits simultaneously. However, it is important to report any changes in income or household circumstances to both agencies to ensure continued eligibility.
SSI is considered to be a bare minimum amount of money to live by, it would be very unlikely for a court to order him to pay out of this minimum stipend. Even if they did the amount would be miniscule, like a dollar or two a month at most, and from the court's perspective not worth the bother.
If they are on SSI, than that's federal law. see link
Retirement accounts are considered available to pay for medical care.
Not if you have left the unit. Federal law prohibits government subsidies from being used to pay a past debt. However, if you have other income, a judge could conclude that that income can be garnished to pay the debt.