Social Security income is reported in the Retirement Income section, which is a subtopic of Wages & Income. If you expand the Retirement Income section, you should see a subtopic for Social Security, In any case, here's a shortcut to get there and enter Social Security income shown on an SSA-1099.
- With your return open go to the left menu column and click on TAX TOOLS then subtab TOOLS.
- In the Tools window choose the blue button TOPIC SEARCH.
- In the search line enter the term SSA-1099 without quotes.
- Make the selection in the list to highlight it, and either double-click on it or click GO.
- Next screen should say: "Did you receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits in 2025?"
- If so, indicate "yes", and continue answering screens until you finish that section.