Perhaps, under certain income circumstances SSDI and SSI may be taxable; however, if you are Married filing Separately, and living together, there may be a tax advantage. As you can see from the chart below, there is no tax advantage for Married Filling Separate, and living together at any time during the year.
If who are Married Filing Separately and lived with their spouse at any time during the tax year, up to 85% of Social Security income may be taxed
The base amount for your filing status is:
- $25,000 if you're single, head of household, or qualifying surviving spouse,
- $25,000 if you're married filing separately and lived apart from your spouse for the entire year,
- $32,000 if you're married filing jointly,
- $0 if you're married filing separately and lived with your spouse at any time during the tax year.
I’m not sure what you mean by “how do I get the web application to stop trying to label them as a dependent.” Even
- The taxpayer's spouse cannot be claimed as a dependent. Even if you file separately.
- Dependents are either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer.
- If you have other dependents, and you do not want to claim them
- Go to My Info
- Answer the questions regarding the dependent’s status.
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