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lwil1977
May 15, 2021
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I am filing married joint tax return with my wife. My brother is a dependant on my tax return and his only income is his social security. How do enter that?

  • May 15, 2021
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I don't get social security but my wife does. There is and area for my social security and my wife's but nothing for my brother's.

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VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
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May 15, 2021

You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one.  If they only get ssi or SS, SSDI or a SSA-1099 they don't have to file a return and nobody reports it.

 

Filing requirements for a dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/children-dependents/help/do-i-need-to-file-my-own-taxes-if-i-m-a-dependent/00/26111

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