Us retired person I get form 1099

If you have other income, your social security may be taxable.  If you have no other income, and you are not married, then if your social security is less than $50,000 you would not need to file a return.

You can enter your SSA-1099 in TurboTax
 

1.  Click Federal
2. Wages & Income
3.  See all income
4. Scroll down to retirement click show more
5.  Click start next to SSA-1099
6.  Answer the questions and enter your SSA-1099

Depending on your situation, up to 85% of it is taxed.  

If you fall into the following, 85% of your social security is taxable income

• Single with income above $34,000
• Married Filing Jointly with income above $44,000
• Married Filing Separate regardless of income

If you fall into the following, 50% of your social security is taxable income

• Single with combined income between $25,000-$34,000
• Married Filing Jointly with combined income between $32,000 and $44,000

Your combined income is calculated by adding your

• AGI plus
• Nontaxable Interest plus
• 1/2 of your social security Benefits

Social Security Benefits Taxes