JohnB5677
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you have the right concept, but there is a little twist.

 

You must include half of the Social Security as income.

In the case you suggested you would include $10,000 of the $20,000 you received in Social Security.

That would leave you $24,000 for other income.

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