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Social Security

Rjp39 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:39:16 GMT

Does turbo tax calculate any taxes due on my social security income.

Re: Social Security

Vanessa A — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:07:02 GMT

Yes, TurboTax will calculate taxes dues on your social security income if there are any. Generally, if you have no other income, then your social security is not taxable.

However, depending on your situation, up to 85% of it can be taxed.

If you fall into the following, 85% of your social security is taxable income

Single with income above $34,000
Married Filing Jointly with income above $44,000
Married Filing Separate regardless of income

If you fall into the following, 50% of your social security is taxable income

Single with combined income between $25,000-$34,000
Married Filing Jointly with combined income between $32,000 and $44,000

Your combined income is calculated by adding your

AGI plus
Nontaxable Interest plus
1/2 of your social security Benefits

Social Security Benefits Taxes

Re: Unemployment payments

Rjp39 — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:15:57 GMT

Are unemployment payments considered as income.

Re: Unemployment payments

LeonardS — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:22:41 GMT

Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable. However, unemployment compensation is not considered “earned” income for qualifying for the earned income tax credit.

Re: Social Security

Nan2C — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:48:18 GMT

2021 was my first full year of receiving social security benefits.

After roth conversions in both years my "total income" was very close - 2020 2021.

I was pleasantly surprised that my tax was 1/3 of what it was in 2020. (just 3 months of SS in 2020)

I used turbo tax premier for both years. It seemed to figure Social Security & Medicare related quite nicely.

In retirement it is really good to have a plan and to pay attention to all the brackets that affect you!