topic Reporting minor childs social security benefits in Retirement tax questions

Reporting minor childs social security benefits

rtsewelch — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:18:41 GMT

My 7 year old child receives a monthly SS payment as part of my (his father) Social Security benefits. He receives a 1099 for this income. Do I need to file a separate return for this income?

No. If his only income is Social Security benefits you d...

DDollar — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:18:43 GMT

No. If his only income is Social Security benefits you do not need to file a tax return for him. Neither should you include the benefits on your tax return.

Re: Reporting minor childs social security benefits

Wayne4823 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:11:38 GMT

My minor daughter received social security benefit when I retired. Last year she did not have any other income and I did not file a return for her. This year she earned a little over $200. Does she need to file a separate return from mine.

Re: Reporting minor childs social security benefits

MarilynG1 — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:19:47 GMT

@Wayne4823 No, your daughter does not need to file a return with $200 of Earned Income to report.

Click this link for detailed info on Tax Filing Requirements for Children.