@Xian2 wrote:
hi I have the same situation, receiving German Social security and US social security
since there are not multiple entries on the SSA form, it seems that I just have to add both manually together
Just wondering if that does not cause any confusion with IRS, as they know the amount on the SSA US form, which will not match if I add in the German amount?
Is there a way to enter both for SSA as separate lineitems and/or a way to add a note to explain the additional amount as German social security?
No, this will not cause an issue with the IRS if you add the US Social Security benefit from box 5 of the SSA-1099 and the amount of the German SS benefit together.
If you are ever questioned by the IRS (very uncommon) it will be easy to explain, just keep your German documentation with your tax records.
