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The benefit from Canada Pension Plan is reported under TurboTax Social Security Section.
1. After sign in, select Take me to my return /
2. In the Search box , at right upper corner, type in SSA-1099 , then Enter /
3. Select the 1st choice on the list - Jump to SSA-1099 /
4. Program will take you directly to screen, Social Security Benefit-Did you receive any Social Security benefits ? / select Yes-Continue / screen Tell Us About the Benefits You Received
This is from the IRS website:
The taxation of payments received from Canadian retirement programs that are similar to the U.S. Social Security system receive special tax treatment due to an income tax treaty between the United States and Canadian governments. The way this income is taxed depends on the recipient’s residence.
The special tax treatment applies to payments receive from the following Canadian retirement programs: Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), and Old Age Security (OAS)
If the recipient is a resident of the United States, the benefits:
If the recipient is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) who is a resident of Canada, the benefits are taxable only in Canada.
You don't need an EIN if you enter it this way.
The benefit from Canada Pension Plan is reported under TurboTax Social Security Section.
1. After sign in, select Take me to my return /
2. In the Search box , at right upper corner, type in SSA-1099 , then Enter /
3. Select the 1st choice on the list - Jump to SSA-1099 /
4. Program will take you directly to screen, Social Security Benefit-Did you receive any Social Security benefits ? / select Yes-Continue / screen Tell Us About the Benefits You Received
This is from the IRS website:
The taxation of payments received from Canadian retirement programs that are similar to the U.S. Social Security system receive special tax treatment due to an income tax treaty between the United States and Canadian governments. The way this income is taxed depends on the recipient’s residence.
The special tax treatment applies to payments receive from the following Canadian retirement programs: Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Quebec Pension Plan (QPP), and Old Age Security (OAS)
If the recipient is a resident of the United States, the benefits:
If the recipient is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) who is a resident of Canada, the benefits are taxable only in Canada.
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