She is not a survivor nor disabled. Her benefits come from me being retired. Most of the answers that I read here say if that is her only income, then no, she doesn't. (If I'm reading them correctly). However, other sites say that:"•For single dependents who are under the age of 65 and not blind, you generally must file a federal income tax return if your unearned income (such as from dividends or interest) was more than $1,050 or if your earned income (such as from wages or salary) was more than $6,300. So, is ssa unearned income for her? I obviously claim her as a dependent. I'm so confused.
No. If the Social Security (SS) payments were under his/her SS number (as they usually are), it does not get reported on your return. If it does need to be reported, it would go on his/her individual return. If that was his/her only income, it does not get reported at all. She does not need to file a tax return.
SS is only taxable & reportable when added to sufficient other income. Social security only becomes taxable, when his income, including 1/2 his social security, reaches $25,000
Social security is neither earned or unearned income. It is an exception to the $1050 (and $6300) rules.
No. If the Social Security (SS) payments were under his/her SS number (as they usually are), it does not get reported on your return. If it does need to be reported, it would go on his/her individual return. If that was his/her only income, it does not get reported at all. She does not need to file a tax return.
SS is only taxable & reportable when added to sufficient other income. Social security only becomes taxable, when his income, including 1/2 his social security, reaches $25,000
Social security is neither earned or unearned income. It is an exception to the $1050 (and $6300) rules.