Retired but had working spouse, what is the allowible total income, before claiming social security benefits on tax return

[lfrw]

my wife worked up until march and then had a part time temp job. How much are we allowed to claim before having to claim my social security earnings for the year of 2016?
I am 66 years of age

[rjs · Accepted solution]

You have to enter your total Social Security income, as shown on your Form SSA-1099, no mater how much or how little your spouse earned. TurboTax will calculate how much, if any, of your Social Security is taxable.