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Can I Hide My Social Security in A Tax-Advantaged Account?

Dear Rusty: I will be 62 years of age at the end of this year. Can I start drawing my Social Security at age 62 and have it directly deposited into my IRA (arm’s length), not spend it and continue to work without affecting my tax position? I will defer actually using it until a later date. Signed: Curious Investor

Dear Curious Investor: Regardless of where you have your Social Security benefits dep…