{
  "id": 17475359,
  "title": "Citizen’s Account clarifies if social security must be declared as income",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/citizens-account-clarifies-if-social-security-must-be-declared-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T20:57:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/news/d7uaf2172"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A question was posed on social media through the Citizen’s Account program, inquiring about the necessity of declaring social security income as part of one's total income. In response, the program clarified on its X (formerly Twitter) page that social security income does not have to be reported as part of one's total income. The official Citizen’s Account beneficiary service further explained the process for individuals with irregular or fluctuating income, stating that in such cases, applicants should input their average monthly income over the preceding 12 months. Additionally, the program emphasized that any additional sources of income must still be disclosed. If an applicant meets the eligibility criteria outlined by the program, they will be granted the associated support.",
  "summary": "Citizen’s Account program confirms social security income does not need to be disclosed when reporting income, and explains procedures for fluctuating earnings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Social security income not required to be declared as total income",
    "Average monthly income for irregular or fluctuating earners",
    "Additional income sources must still be disclosed"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}