topic Do I report spousal benefits on my tax return? in Retirement tax questions

Do I report spousal benefits on my tax return?

nevaray2005 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:47 GMT

Re: Do I report spousal benefits on my tax return?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:29:49 GMT

If you are filing a joint tax return then ALL of your combined income must be entered on the return. What kind of benefits are you asking about? Do you mean Social Security benefits? Or something else?

Re: Do I report spousal benefits on my tax return?

MarilynG1 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:41:42 GMT

If the 'spousal benefits' you are referring to are considered alimony, this should be reported as income if the divorce or separation agreement is executed by December 31, 2018.

If not, please clarify the type of spousal benefits you received.

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