why did not turbo tax my Social Security when I put the amount on 6a

[janetpedersen2131]

is there a problem with Turbo Tax software when you work plus get social security

[xmasbaby0]

USER ERROR WITH SOCIAL SECURITY ENTRY

We have seen a lot of people who made a user error with the entry of their SSA1099.   The screen right after you enter the SSA1099 asks you if you lived in certain foreign countries in 2025.   If you skipped past that screen or answered incorrectly, your Social Security was not taxed correctly.   Look at your Form 1040 and see if line 6b was left blank due to that mistake.  The IRS is catching those mistakes and correcting them by reducing your refund or increasing your tax due.   It is really so important to read every screen slowly and carefully from top to bottom as you prepare your tax return to avoid errors.

[DaveF1006]

Social Security isn't taxed just because you have a job; it only becomes taxable if your "combined income" (Adjusted Gross Income + Tax-Exempt Interest + 50% of your Social Security) exceeds a certain level.

If your total income is below these amounts, Line 6b will be $0 because your benefits are legally non-taxable:

1. Single / Head of Household: $25,000 
2. Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

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