Taxes on Benefits. If you earn only Social Security disability benefits, chances are good that you won't owe the IRS anything, and won't need to file a return, as long as you have no other sources of income, such as an interest-bearing savings account or rental property.f you earn only Social Security disability benefits, chances are good that you won't owe the IRS anything, and won't need to file a return, as long as you have no other sources of income, such as an interest-bearing savings account or rental property.
ADDENDUM: one must complete 4 years of college in excellent standing; complete 4 years of medical school; and then, complete 3-5 years in a residency program (hospital setting) in pediatric/adolescent medicine. I am going to assume you are referring to a medical doctor (MD) with a specialization in pediatrics. If you are starting your undergraduate work, you can figure on approximately eight years, provided you take the program of study as prescribed by your institution. Viper1.
Updated June 14, 2016. A doctorate-level degree in psychology is required to work in many job areas, including as a licensed clinical psychologist or counseling psychologist. A doctorate degree is also often required in fields such as school psychology or health psychology. So how long does it take to get a Ph.D. in Psychology? First, it is important to realize that the degree requirements can vary depending upon the field that you decide to pursue. A Ph.D., or Doctor of Philosophy, degree is not necessarily your only option. In some cases, you might want to also consider the PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) or the EdD (Doctor of Education) degree options.