topic I get social Security I forgot to report it. what do I do now? in Retirement tax questions

I get social Security I forgot to report it. what do I do now?

litabullerman — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 02:42:23 GMT

Re: I get social Security I forgot to report it. what do I do now?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 05:38:14 GMT

You cannot change or add anything on the return that you just e-filed, nor can you stop it. It is too late, just like when you put an envelope in a US mailbox on the corner.

If you left out a W-2, or a dependent, or a 1099 etc…DO NOT change your return while it is pending. The changes will go nowhere.

Now you have to wait until the IRS either rejects or accepts your return. If your return is rejected, you will be able to go into your account and make the necessary changes to your tax return and re-submit your return.

If the IRS accepts your return, however, then you have to wait longer until it has been fully processed and you have received your refund. THEN you can prepare an amended tax return and mail it in. You have to be able to work from that return exactly the way it was when it was e-filed originally. You will need to use a form called a 1040X. You cannot e-file an amended return. They have to be mailed, and it takes about 4 months for the IRS to process an amended return.

Meanwhile, DO NOT go in and start changing anything on your return in the system, or you will make a mess for yourself. Sit tight and wait until you see what the IRS does with the return you just e-filed

Re: I get social Security I forgot to report it. what do I do now?

Hal_Al — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:09:29 GMT

You MAY not need to amend. Social security only becomes taxable when added to sufficient other income. If you are otherwise required to file a tax return, you should enter it in Turbotax (TT). TT will determine the taxable portion.

Social security (including SSDI) becomes taxable when your income, including 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly(MFJ): $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately and lived with your spouse at any time during the tax year: $0

So, look at how much SS you have and how much other income you reported to see if you need to amend.