Getty Images For Social Security beneficiaries on a fixed income, any interruption to their payments could make it difficult to afford necessities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security beneficiaries may have their benefits reduced if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment. The Social Security benefits will continue to be offset until the full amount due is paid, but there are some ways to delay or lower the garnishment. Missing child ...