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Retirement tax questions

This is considered a repayment of your social security.  If you paid tax on part of your social security in the past you can use this as a deduction.  If not, there is nothing to report.

  • Repayment of $3,000 or less.If the amount you repaid was $3,000 or less, deduct it from your income in the year you repaid it. If you must deduct it as a miscellaneous itemized deduction, enter it on Schedule A (Form 1040), line 23. See steps for TurboTax below.
  • Federal taxes - Deductions & credits - Other deductions and credits - Other deductible expense
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