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Social Security says I was overpaid for 7 years. I believe it’s mistaken. Can they cut my benefits?

MarketWatch · Jun 24, 2026, 5:11 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

“They say I made $43,000 in 2019, but I actually made that in 2020.”

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Social Security says I was overpaid for 7 years. I believe it’s mistaken. Can they cut my benefits?

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