Qualcomm’s Layoff Notices Start in November. A 2026 Bonus Paid in January Shouldn’t Count Against His $25,560 Social Security Earnings Limit

A newly retired engineer’s January paycheck includes a bonus, unused vacation pay, and severance, raising a question about how those amounts count under Social Security’s earnings test. The article says a lesser-known rule may change the calculation but does not specify the rule or its effect.