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I receive Social Security income. I do not work any more. I received an inheritance of $3,161. Do I need to file.?

Does this increase my yearly income?  $17,873.
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JohnW15
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I receive Social Security income. I do not work any more. I received an inheritance of $3,161. Do I need to file.?

If Social Security is your only income, you don't need to file a return.  Your inheritance generally won't be taxable, and wouldn't cause your Social Security income to be.. 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ "Is my Social Security income taxable?" below for more information.

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299920


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JohnW15
Intuit Alumni

I receive Social Security income. I do not work any more. I received an inheritance of $3,161. Do I need to file.?

If Social Security is your only income, you don't need to file a return.  Your inheritance generally won't be taxable, and wouldn't cause your Social Security income to be.. 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ "Is my Social Security income taxable?" below for more information.

 https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3299920


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