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posted Jun 4, 2019 6:02:02 PM

If my only income is social security benefits, but I won $10,000 in lottery winnings (taxes withheld upon receipt), do I need to file taxes this year?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 6:02:04 PM

It depends.  If your total income including social security benefits and lottery winnings exceed the filing requirements, you would need to file.  Please see the filing requirements.  https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 6:02:04 PM

It depends.  If your total income including social security benefits and lottery winnings exceed the filing requirements, you would need to file.  Please see the filing requirements.  https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 6:02:05 PM

If taxes were withheld you would want to file to get that money back.