If you have other income, your social security may be taxable. If you have no other income, and you are not married, then if your social security is less than $50,000 you would not need to file a return.
You can enter your SSA-1099 in TurboTax
- Click Federal
- Wages & Income
- See all income
- Scroll down to retirement click show more
- Click start next to SSA-1099
- Answer the questions and enter your SSA-1099
Depending on your situation, up to 85% of it is taxed.
If you fall into the following, 85% of your social security is taxable income
- Single with income above $34,000
- Married Filing Jointly with income above $44,000
- Married Filing Separate regardless of income
If you fall into the following, 50% of your social security is taxable income
- Single with combined income between $25,000-$34,000
- Married Filing Jointly with combined income between $32,000 and $44,000
Your combined income is calculated by adding your
- AGI plus
- Nontaxable Interest plus
- 1/2 of your social security Benefits
Social Security Benefits Taxes