Deductions & credits


@ydmxr09 wrote:

My only income is social security but I own a home and pay property taxes and have mortgage interest. Do I need to file.


The property taxes paid and mortgage interest paid are itemized deductions but are not a factor if your Only income reported on your tax return is from Social Security benefits.

 

If the Social Security benefits are the Only income to be reported on the tax return, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return.