You must report the following to Social Security:

• Report if you go to work.
• Report if you get a raise – report every raise you get.
• Report if you quit work or lose your job.
• Report if your spouse or child goes to work/gets a raise.
• Report if you get insurance money, an inheritance or win the lottery. 
• If you receive SSI report any changes to the amount you pay in rent.
• Always! If in doubt, Report It!

Some of the other frequently asked questions about overpayments from Social Security are:

• What can cause a Social Security overpayment?
• What do I do if I receive a Social Security overpayment notice?
• What if Social Security is alleging the overpayment is a result of fraud?
• How can I stop Social Security from collecting the overpayment from my monthly benefit check?
• Where can I get a form to make a Request for Reconsideration and/or a Waiver Request on my Social Security overpayment?
• Where can I get legal help with my Social Security overpayment?
• What can I do to keep a Social Security overpayment from happening?