Should I enter the full net benefit of my SSA-1099 form or should I enter only 50% which is taxable?

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[DoninGA]

You enter the full amount shown in box 5 of the Form SSA-1099.  The TurboTax program will calculate the taxable amount of the SS benefits.

Up to 85% of Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits 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

[Bsch4477]

When you report social security earnings in the program report the amount in box 5 of your SSA-1099.  The program will calculate the taxable portion.