6b ... I just dont get it .. 6a is 32,458 taxable income But 6b it is a 0.00 ... Is this a glitch?

[opus57]

Yikes.  This year my Taxable Social Sec. Benefits for 2024 (6b) is 0.00 (down from $20,455 last year)

Last year ('23) 6a was $32,458 and 6b (taxable portion) was $20,455

This year ('24) 6a is $33,488 and 6b shows at $0.00 

How can that be?  Is this a software glitch?  Shouldn't this year's 6b be similar to last year?

Thanks much to help me understand this... im making sure its not a mistake to go ahead and file.

[xmasbaby0]

We have noticed some users who are either missing or answering incorrectly on a screen that asks if you lived in a foreign country while receiving Social Security---check through the screens for the SS income again and make sure you did not mess up on that screen.

[SteamTrain]

@opus57   Yeah, as already commented, EDIT that SSA-1099 entry and make sure you said NO to the question about living in certain other foreign countries  (or did you live outside USA in one of those countries listed??).

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Beyond that, I'd be interested to know how you initially entered your SSA-1099.

Like, did you type in the numbers? or did you upload a picture or PDF of your SSA-1099?

It's possible that uploading a picture or PDF caused the problem with the non-USA country setting....IF...if that was done.

[opus57]

SSA-1099 entered by uploading pdf.  

I've already filed ... how do I view/edit SSA-1099 after filing on TTax.. wanna check on the "living in foreign countries).

Many thanks

[SteamTrain]

@opus57 

Hold off on that a bit.

The taxable amount really depends on what other income you had too.

1) What $$ amount is on line 11 of your current form 1040?

and

2) Are you filing as Single person? Or MFJ?  or MFS?

[AnnetteB6]

You can print your return by saving it as a PDF, including all worksheets, and look for the Social Security Benefits Worksheet.  

The first question at the top of the page shows checkboxes for taxpayer and/or spouse to indicate whether either person is a US citizen but a resident of certain foreign countries.  If either box is checked, then that person's Social Security benefit is not taxable.

If the box was checked, you will most likely receive a letter from the IRS stating that your Social Security benefit calculation was changed and your refund will be reduced.  If you do not get that letter from the IRS and a box was checked, then you should amend your return.

@opus57