Turbotax is asking me if i received any lump sum social security payment in 2017 or prior years. I received monthly payments in 2017. Is this considered a lump sum?

[HelenaC · Accepted solution]

No, your 2017 monthly social security payments are not lump-sum payments. 

• A lump-sum payment is a one-time Social Security payment that you received for prior-year benefits. For example, when someone is granted disability benefits they'll receive a lump sum to cover the entire time since they first applied for disability. This period could cover months or years. 

Related information: 

• Where do I enter an SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM, or SSA-1099-R-OP1?