Should I have my taxes amended? I have been filing my taxes and adding my sons SSI benefits he received because I was receiving a 1099 and I’ve paid taxes on them

[kharvey34]

I was told today by a judge that I shouldn’t have had to file them since they were his benefits, it always dropped my return when I added them but didn’t know I didn’t have to

[Bsch4477]

Yes, you should not add that income to your return. Amend your return. Unfortunately it will take longer than 6 months to process. 

[rjs]

I assume you mean that your son receives Social Security benefits, not SSI. SSI is Supplemental Security Income. You do not get a 1099 for SSI.

You should amend your tax returns for 2018, 2019, and 2020 to remove your son's Social Security benefits. It's too late to amend 2017 or earlier.

Your son's Social Security benefits have to be reported on his tax return, not on yours. But if the Social Security is his only income, he is not required to file a tax return.

[kharvey34]

Thank you for responding, you’ve helped a lot!

[Mike9241]

if your SSN is on the tax form you got to get it changed to your son's. otherwise, you will notices from the IRS every year.

[kharvey34]

Yes, you are correct, I apologize, his social security benefits is what I meant. I will amend the last 3 tax returns then. Thank you for responding I appreciate it!