How old is your dependent? If you have a qualifying child for the Child Tax Credit, then yes you should file a tax return this year. If your dependent is not a qualifying child for the Child Tax Credit and you did not have taxes withheld from your SSI, then you do not need to file a tax return for just SSI.
If your only source of income is a 1099-SSA and you are claiming the child tax credit or a refund of your taxes withheld, then you would file a simple return. The return you file is a form 1040. This can be filled out using TurboTax Basic Edition which is free until February 15.
If you need direct help filing your return, you can click the help button in the upper right hand corner of your screen and it will give you options for someone filing your return for you or speaking to someone on the phone.
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