Entering 1099 Social Security Benefit income

[laceekitty2016]

I thought social security benefits are taxable for federal returns, but Turbo Tax is showing a total refund.

[MargaretL]

Social Security benefits are not always taxable on the federal return.  It really depends on your other income. Only if your Modified Adjusted Gross Income exceeds the base amount for your filing status ($32,000 for Married Filing Jointly, otherwise $25,000), at least part of your Social Security income becomes taxable. If you don't exceed that base amount, benefits are not considered taxable income.

[laceekitty2016]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your help.

[VolvoGirl]

And then only up to 85% of SS can be taxable.