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February 5, 2021
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  • February 5, 2021
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Last year we received 33k  and only 5800 was taxable. This year we received approx the same amount but almost all of the 33k was taxable. Please explain. Thanks

 

    Best answer by VolvoGirl

    How much is your other income?

     

    Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

    Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

    Single or head of household: $25,000

    Married Filing Separately: 0

     

    To see the Social Security Benefits Calculation Worksheet  in Turbo Tax Online version you would have to save your return with all the worksheets to your computer.   Or if you are using the Desktop CD/Download Software you can switch to Forms Mode (click Forms in the upper right) and click on SS in the list on the right side.

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    VolvoGirl
    VolvoGirlAnswer
    Level 15
    February 5, 2021

    How much is your other income?

     

    Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

    Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

    Single or head of household: $25,000

    Married Filing Separately: 0

     

    To see the Social Security Benefits Calculation Worksheet  in Turbo Tax Online version you would have to save your return with all the worksheets to your computer.   Or if you are using the Desktop CD/Download Software you can switch to Forms Mode (click Forms in the upper right) and click on SS in the list on the right side.

    Level 2
    February 5, 2021

    My other income went from 30k to 70k. You have answered my question. Thanks so much.