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Hmm.  I could have sworn it had let me before, but looking at last year return proves not.  I think what may have happened is I got it confused with *his* filing status, when his youngest was still in school.  (I've done all of everybody's taxes for near two decades now.)   Thank you for the clarification. 

No, there is not a  new form for low income social security.  In fact, if you only have social security income, chances are you do not need to file a tax return as not all of social security is taxable and sometimes none of it is taxable.   If you were 65 or older at the end of the tax year and have other income, you may be able to claim the Senior Bonus Deduction.  This can lower your taxable income by $6,000.   If eligible you will find this on Schedule 1-A Part V and line 13b of your form 1040. TurboTax will automatically calculate it based on your date of birth and your income.  There is not a special section or box to check.  Just enter your correct information and TurboTax will take it from there.     For Tax Year 2025 through 2028, seniors may claim an additional deduction of $6,000 per taxpayer over 65.  This is NOT a refundable credit.  This is a deduction of your income.  If your income is above $75,000 ($150,000 if Married filing jointly) the bonus deduction decreases by $.06 for every dollar over the relevant amount.  This deduction is available whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. If your filing status is married filing separately you are not eligible for this deduction. This bonus deduction is ONLY for those who were 65 or older as of December 31, 2025, it does not apply to those who are blind and under 65 Taxability of Social Security & SSDI General Rule: Social Security benefits are not fully taxed. Depending on your "combined income," up to 85% of your benefits may be taxable. SSDI Treatment: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits are treated exactly the same as regular Social Security benefits for tax purposes. Thresholds for 85% Taxable: Single: Combined income above $34,000. Married Filing Jointly: Combined income above $44,000. Married Filing Separate: Benefits are taxable at 85% regardless of income level. Thresholds for 50% Taxable: Single: Combined income between $25,000 and $34,000. Married Filing Jointly: Combined income between $32,000 and $44,000. Calculation Formula: "Combined Income" is calculated as your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) + Nontaxable Interest + 1/2 of your Social Security Benefits. Filing Requirements SSA Only Income: If your only source of income is Social Security, you typically do not need to file a tax return because you have no taxable income (unless your benefits exceed $50,000 for the year).

see this TurboTax webpage for instructions https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/personal-identification-number/e-file-reject-ind-180-01-primary-taxpayer-identity/L2wGiQfop_US_en_US 

@ezraswife , generally agreeing with the excellent and expansive answers by my colleagues @Vanessa A  and @DaveF1006 , my only additional comment here is : (a)  I think it is better to declare the " Foreign Source " income as Schedule-C  because  (1) a visiting professor  whom teaches a specific course  once a year is generally   equivalent to US J-1 visa ;  (2) a visiting professor , especially for a short two month sojourn  is unlikely to be classed as an employee if visiting the US  ( because employee implies  all the benefits associated  with employment , such as vacation,  40 hours of work, medical benefits, retirement etc., that are offered to all other employees; (3) Schedule-C allows for  Schedule-SE and adjustment of the 50% SE tax from Gross Income for the AGI computation. (b) you did not mention which country we are dealing with  -- tax treaty consideration if any (c) you also did not mention as to whom pays the travel expenses ---- a likely deduction, if paid from your own sources (d) the fact that you are not paying any taxes to the host country  on your earnings from this stream strengthens the case that the host institution regards this as contract labor -- expensed  on their books.   that is my take on this  Is there more one of us can do for you ?

Since we can not see your tax return or if you're having an issue with your Federal or State tax return, you can try the following below.   Try entering just (only) the first three (3) characters; do not include dashes nor spaces.   You can also often select "I don't have a State ID/Driver's License."   The State ID/Driver's License is an optional security measure, but the IRS does not actually require it to process your federal return.     If you're filing a New York return for tax year 2025 and have a New York-issued ID, you're required to enter the document number (in addition to your ID number) on your New York state return.   This number is an 8- or 10-digit alphanumeric number located in the lower right corner of your driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID, or on the back if it was produced after January 28, 2014. The document number begins after IDUSA. Do not include IDUSA as part of the document number.   You can see examples at the New York Department of Motor Vehicles website.   TurboTax FAQ: Where do I find my document number so that I can e-file my New York return?  

After entering all of your Deductions in TurboTax, Continue and you'll get a screen saying either 'Itemized Deductions are best for you' or 'Standard Deduction is best for you'.   There's a link where you can switch your deductions on that page.   @chungcw3