We have social security SS1099's why dose'nt that show on our return?

[syltom-verizon-n]

If ss1099 should show 9n the tax returns we just filed why then what was just filed is in orrct and how do we correct that

[DoninGA]

The Social Security benefits paid will be on your federal tax return Form 1040 on Line 6a.  The taxable amount of the SS benefits paid, if any, will be on Line 6b.

Did you enter the SSA-1099 in the correct location?

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

You can view your Form 1040 plus Schedules 1, 2 and 3 at any time using the online editions. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen. Click on Tools. Click on View Tax Summary. Click on Preview my 1040 on the left side of the screen.

[VolvoGirl]

If you don't see Social Security on line 6b it may not be taxable.  Only up to 85% of Social Security 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