Why did TurboTax calculate that none of my SSA benefits were taxable?

[pahdocoj]

The IRS said 85% of it was taxable. What happened to your calculations?

[DoninGA]

After you entered the SSA-1099 into the TurboTax program there was a following screen asking if you lived in any of the foreign countries listed.  If you selected YES then none of your Social Security benefits would be taxable.  You should have answered NO.

[MinhT1]

Social Security income may be partially taxable depending on your filing status and the level of your combined income, including Social Security income.

Up to 85% of Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits 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

TurboTax will automatically calculate the taxable part of your Social Security income using the IRS formula.

Please read this TurboTax blog on the taxation of Social Security benefits.