My mom only gets social security but she won $1,000 on a lottery ticket. Does she still needs to file 2019 taxes for that money she won?
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2 Replies
DoninGA
Level 15
Mar 22, 2020 4:22:03 PM
If Social Security benefits are the Only income she receives then the $1,000 would not make any of the benefits taxable so there is no need to report the winnings.
fanfare
Level 15
Mar 22, 2020 8:49:37 PM
$1,000 is below the income level that triggers a requirement to file.