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posted Mar 17, 2020 5:34:23 PM

My spouse and I receive Social Security and I take Simple IRA withdrawals. As a senior do I count my Social Security income as gross income?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 17, 2020 5:49:27 PM

Your Social security income may be partially taxable depending on the level of your total income.

 

Please read this TurboTax Help topic on Is my Social Security income taxable?

Level 15
Mar 17, 2020 5:52:33 PM

If you file a Joint return part of the Social Security for both of you might be taxable.

 

Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately: 0