Should the amount enter in TurboTax for SSA income include the amount withheld for Medicare or is it just the net amount I received?

[junergenis]

I'm trying to estimate and don't have a real 1099 to look at yet

[DoninGA]

The total Social Security benefits you receive before any deduction for Medicare premiums paid.

The amount to enter is from box 5 of the SSA-1099 which you will receive in January 2021 for the 2020 benefits paid.

[VolvoGirl]

Is this your first year?  Do you have a copy of last year's?  Here a blank one to see.  You enter the amount in box 5 which is before deductions. Medicare deductions will be listed in the big box on the left side.

[NCperson]

add the cash you received PLUS what was withheld for Medicare PLUS any voluntary tax withholding. THAT is your SSA income.

[junergenis]

Thanks