Unemployment in professional and related occupations decreased from 4.5 percent in 2010 to 2.6 percent in 2015. Computer and mathematical occupations added 838,000 jobs between from 2010 and 2015. Architecture and engineering occupations added 335,000 jobs between 2010 and 2015, growing 12.8 percent.
Social Security Dependent and Survivor Benefits. Social Security pays generous survivor and dependents to children and spouses of those who are insured for Social Security benefits. Family members of those insured for retirement benefits and those insured and eligible for disability benefits can qualify. Benefits for Dependents of SSDI Recipients.
What is a 'Dependent'. A dependent is an individual whom a taxpayer can claim for credits and/or exemptions. A dependent is an individual, such as a qualifying child, whom a taxpayer can claim on his or her federal and some state income tax returns. Taxpayers can reduce their taxable income by claiming deductions, which can result in a decrease in tax liabilities and an increase in the amount of a refund.