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Level 2
posted Oct 10, 2020 4:35:52 PM

Do I need to file for my child's SSA-1099 Benefits?

My daughter is 16 and receives SSA-1099 income because her dad is retired and receives SS benefits. In 2019 her benefits were $15,000. Should I have filed a tax return for her? She did not have a job or any other earned income.

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Level 15
Oct 10, 2020 4:48:45 PM

No.  You don't include their income on your return. It would only go on their return if they are required to file one.  If they only get SS, SSDI or a SSA-1099 they don't have to file a return and nobody reports it.