On the Form 1040, Line 6a is the amount of the SS benefits received as reported to you on Form SSA-1099 box 5. On Line 6b is the amount of the SS benefits that is taxed.
Up to 85% of Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security reaches:
- Married Filing Jointly - $32,000
- Single or Head of Household - $25,000
- Married Filing Separately - 0
