Do I even need to file? Only have SS and 1099R income - Single no dependents, totals $22,134 (under the standard deduction amount)

[Hal_Al · Accepted solution]

Simple answer: No.

This assumes your 1099-R is less than $12,000 (the standard deduction and filing threshold for a Single person under 65).

 Social security only becomes taxable when added to sufficient other income. Social security (including SSDI) becomes taxable when your income, including 1/2 your social security, reaches $25,000 (Single).