How do I claim my Social Security Income - I received a 1099 from the government.

[VolvoGirl]

Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099  under

Federal Taxes on the left side or top

Wages and Income

Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security

Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit  button

Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately: 0

Social Security is on line 6a and any taxable amount on 6b. Any withholding will show up on 1040 line 25b.

[Vanessa A]

Do you have any other income?  If not, and your social security is less than $50,000, you do not need to file a tax return.

If you do have other income or if you are married filing separately, then you can enter your SSA-1099 by selecting the following:

1. Click Federal  
2. Wages & Income
3.  See all income
4. Scroll down to retirement click show more
5. Click start next to SSA-1099
6. Answer the questions and enter your SSA-1099
    

If you fall into the following, 85% of your social security is taxable income

• Single with income above $34,000
• Married Filing Jointly with income above $44,000
• Married Filing Separate regardless of income

If you fall into the following, 50% of your social security is taxable income

• Single with combined income between $25,000-$34,000
• Married Filing Jointly with combined income between $32,000 and $44,000

Your combined income is calculated by adding your

• AGI plus
• Nontaxable Interest plus
• 1/2 of your social security Benefits

Social Security Benefits Taxes