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posted Feb 1, 2025 11:47:28 AM

Social Security

Hi! Do I claim the social security I get from my mom? I turned 18 in September and I’m still in highschool so I get $380 a month because she is on social security. I’m filing taxes by myself this year and I’m really confused! 

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Level 15
Feb 1, 2025 11:48:58 AM

You enter the SS benefits you receive on your tax return.

 

To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
On Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099), click the start or update button

 

Or enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099

Level 15
Feb 1, 2025 11:49:40 AM

Yes  you should get your own SSA-1099 from Social Security.  if you file a tax return you have to enter your SS.  

 

Enter a SSA-1099, SSA-1099-SM or RRB-1099 under

Federal Taxes (Personal for Home&Business)

Wages and Income

Then scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security

Then the second line - Social Security (SSA-1099. RRB-1099) - click the Start or Revisit button