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February 9, 2021
Question

Should I include my income received from SSI?

  • February 9, 2021
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form SSA-1099 shows I earned 10843.20. I need to claim it.

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Employee
February 9, 2021

Go to Federal> Wages & Income>>Retirement Plans and Social Security  (SSA1099 and 1099RRB) to enter your SSA1099.

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DoninGA
Employee
February 9, 2021

Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits are reported on a form SSA-1099 and the benefits received are to be entered on a federal tax return. The benefits may be taxable depending on the amount of other income you have entered on your tax return.
However, if the Social Security benefits are the Only income to be reported on the tax return, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return.

 

Enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099

 

Up to 85% of Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security reaches:

  • Married Filing Jointly - $32,000
  • Single or Head of Household - $25,000
  • Married Filing Separately - 0