Unreported prior year Social Security benefits

[Nogee43]

I neglected to report 2018 Social Security Benefits (mine and spouses, filing jointly).  Is there a way to rectify this in my 2019 return?  If so how?  

If not what do I need to do?

[MinhT1]

Unfortunately, no.

You'll need to amend your 2018 tax return to report these social security benefits from 2018.

Please follow the instructions in this TurboTax Help topic to amend your 2018 tax return.

[xmasbaby0]

No you cannot enter it on your 2019 return -- you cannot enter a prior year's income on your new tax return --ever.

If you filed a 2018 tax return then you should amend it to include the SSA1099.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908543-do-i-need-to-amend

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894381-how-to-amend-change-or-correct-a-return-you-already-filed?...

A 1040X cannot be e-filed.  It must be printed and mailed.  It will take about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.  It is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it, like UPS or certified mail, so you will know it was received.

Wait about 3 weeks from mailing and you can check the status of your amended return:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1

https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/amended-returns-form-1040-x/amended-return-frequently-asked-q...