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rity benefits in 1983, IMK income is included in the farmer's net earnings for purposes of the annual earnings test. But in this first year of retirement, a selfemployed person can receive a benefit for any month he or she does not perform substantial services in self-employment regardless of total income for the year. Generally, a farmer is not considered to be engaging in substantial services if he or she works 4.'> hours or less a month in the farming operation.

More information about how income under the P1K program affects Social Security benefits can be obtained in the Culpeper Social Security office, located at SOU North Main Street, telephone 825-3500.

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