Why is there a discrepancy between the amount entered for Social Security income and the amount shown on line 20a?
In entering the Social Security Income for myself and my spouse, the total amount entered is $29,956; however, the amount shown on line 20a (Social Security income) is $59,952. Why is there a discrepancy?
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1 Best answer
SweetieJean
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:35:07 AM
You entered it twice.
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SweetieJean
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:35:07 AM
You entered it twice.
loo1995
Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 7:35:09 AM
Thx for your response; however, I reviewed my calculations and the info was not entered twice
SteamTrain
Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 7:35:11 AM
1) What were the individual box 5 $$ amounts for each of you...we can test them. 2) ...did you enter any lump-sum SS payments received in 2017 but for a prior yea/? 3) .....Do you happen to have an RRB-1099 form too?
loo1995
Level 2
Jun 6, 2019 7:35:12 AM
thx for your assistance. I rechecked the box 5 amounts for my wife and myself and then went to 1040 box 20 and it still showed double the amount of the two box 5 amounts....