Retirement tax questions

DianeW,

 

Thanks for the quick response. But my 2021 SSA-1099 has the same amount in box 3 as in box 5. I know the dates of the lump sum because of the letter that was sent with it by SSA.  But the box 3 and box 5 amounts are the total of my monthly SSA payments for 8/21 to 12/21 along with the lump sum for 3/2020 through 7/2021. Any additional help is appreciated!

 

Thanks,

 

Bernard