I adopted 3 grandchildren in 2016 and because I am retired they are able to collect my retirement. I am their Rep Payee. Do I claim their money as income under social security income?

unicorn173 · ‎May 31, 2019

MichaelL1 · ‎May 31, 2019

No you only report your income. If they are getting income it will be listed with their own Social Security number on it and it is NOT added to your income.

For more detail see this IRS link:

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...

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MichaelL1 · ‎May 31, 2019

No you only report your income. If they are getting income it will be listed with their own Social Security number on it and it is NOT added to your income.

For more detail see this IRS link:

https://www.irs.gov/help-resources/tools-faqs/faqs-for-individuals/frequently-asked-tax-questions-an...

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I adopted 3 grandchildren in 2016 and because I am retired they are able to collect my retirement. I am their Rep Payee. Do I claim their money as income under social security income?

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I adopted 3 grandchildren in 2016 and because I am retired they are able to collect my retirement. I am their Rep Payee. Do I claim their money as income under social security income?

I adopted 3 grandchildren in 2016 and because I am retired they are able to collect my retirement. I am their Rep Payee. Do I claim their money as income under social security income?

I adopted 3 grandchildren in 2016 and because I am retired they are able to collect my retirement. I am their Rep Payee. Do I claim their money as income under social security income?

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