In 2018 I received from the German government "pension for the longtime insured" (Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte). Where do I claim this income? I have no form.

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In 2018 I received from the German government "pension for the longtime insured" (Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte). Where do I claim this income? I have no form.

You will enter your foreign pension as "Other Income." To enter it on your return, follow the instructions below:

Choose the Federal return and the Wages & Income tab.
Scroll down to Less Common Income (you may have to choose Add more income and See more income to view this topic) and Show more.
Choose Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Choose Other Reportable Income and say Yes.
The screen says "Do not enter income reported on Form 1099-MISC". This is where you will enter the description "Foreign Pension" and the amount you received.

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In 2018 I received from the German government "pension for the longtime insured" (Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte). Where do I claim this income? I have no form.

You will enter your foreign pension as "Other Income." To enter it on your return, follow the instructions below:

Choose the Federal return and the Wages & Income tab.
Scroll down to Less Common Income (you may have to choose Add more income and See more income to view this topic) and Show more.
Choose Miscellaneous Income, 1099-A, 1099-C.
Choose Other Reportable Income and say Yes.
The screen says "Do not enter income reported on Form 1099-MISC". This is where you will enter the description "Foreign Pension" and the amount you received.

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