My 16 year old daughter gets $4,308. from social security (survivors benefits) and pension from her deceased dad 1099r $5,979.63. do I need to report this?

[bulldog]

she is still in high school has no other income

[Zbucklyo · Accepted solution]

As long as the payments are made under her social security number, no.  If they are paid to you as her guardian, they are considered income to you, and reportable.

[bulldog]

thank you

[VolvoGirl]

No. Unless they take out any withholding on them.  Then she can file to get it back.

[bulldog]

thank you