TurboTax

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Question

File for free with Social Security only

File free

Alumni - Intuit

Yes, Social Security income is included in the Free edition. In fact, if Social Security is your only income, you do not have to file a tax return.

Also, if Social Security is the only income you have you cannot e-file a return (unless you are Married Filing Separate).

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Level 15

If SS benefits are your ONLY income then you don't need to file a return at all UNLESS one or more of the following apply :

> you had insurance thru the ACA to report (form 1095-A)

> you have dependents to claim for a refundable credit

> you had federal withholding from the SS benefits

> you have some other refundable credits to claim (like EIC based off the 2019 earned income)

Alumni - Champ

If you still wish to file, add $1 of interest. That way, you'll be able to efile.

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