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@jpgoodsell , you still prepare a 1040 return as usual. However give the figures you quote, you tax liability is probably NIL -- but you still have to file. If you don't then IRS will send you a notice CP2000 for nor reporting income ( because they will have a copy of the 1099-INT showing a $600 interest income.
Does this help ? Or did I mis-understand your question.
Here is how to report bank interest and Social Security in TurboTax.
TurboTax calculates how much of your Social Security is taxed (which can range from 0% to 85% depending on your other income). In your case, I doubt you have taxable income.
Step 1: In the same Federal/Wages & Income area, scroll down to the Retirement Plans and Social Security section.
Step 2: Click Start or Revisit next to Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099).
Step 3: On the screen "Did you receive Social Security benefits?" select Yes.
Step 4: Choose SSA-1099 (unless you have Railroad Retirement, which is RRB-1099).
Step 5: Enter the amounts exactly as they appear on your form:
@jpgoodsell suggest reviewing the IRS rules about who needs to file.
Normally, someone with only $600 of interest income is not required to file a tax return.
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