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June 1, 2019
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Do I have to file taxes if social security is my only income

  • June 1, 2019
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Employee
June 1, 2019
No.  If Social Security is your ONLY income you do not have to file a tax return.
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June 1, 2019
social security for minors
Employee
June 1, 2019
No.  If your child is receiving SS (survivor benefits, etc.) you do not enter it on your own tax return.
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June 1, 2019

No, if Social Security benefits was your only income in 2017, you do not have to file an income tax return as @xmasbaby0 previously stated. However, if you received any additional income from other sources then, you would have to pay federal income tax on part of your benefits.

Here’s a link to the IRS website with more information on SSA-1099: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/are-social-security-benefits-taxable

Please see FAQ, for additional information on SSA: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299920