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Level 1
February 4, 2026
Question

We have permanent guardianship of our nephew who is 16. He gets SSA (death benefits) The SSA-1099 came in my wifes name for our nephew. Do I add this to our return?

  • February 4, 2026
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he is special needs and 16.

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Level 15
February 4, 2026

No.

Do not enter the SSA1099 for your child on your own tax return.   Someday if the child has other income  (after school job, etc.) and is filing a tax return, for that tax year he will need to include the SSA1099 on his own return.  Until then, it does not get entered anywhere.

 

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