Social security

Retired early want to claim my as benefits. Went to office. Talk a few minutes and was basically sent home to either go on line or wait for them to call me. Went online got frustrated with how poorly and confusing the sit was. I started to apply and stopped . Anyway what do you recommend I do. The man at the office said I couldn’t with money for taxes found out that isn’t true. Getting old is really aggravating. Thank You
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