She may not need to file a return if all she earned is social security income and minimal other income. There is a minimal amount of income you need to have before you are required to file a tax return and social security income is only taxable if your income is over a certain amount. You can use this tool at the IRS website to see if your mother needs to file a federal tax return:
Do I need to file?
@jennie_f {Edited 1/22/23 3:45 PST}
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