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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 4:39:18 AM

Do i put a form ssa-1099-sm here that i received as a representative payee for my minor child due to non custidial fathrrs disability benefits

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Level 7
Jun 6, 2019 4:39:20 AM

You should not enter a dependent's Social Security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.  

If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.

If the child has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.


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Level 7
Jun 6, 2019 4:39:20 AM

You should not enter a dependent's Social Security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.  

If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.

If the child has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.


New Member
Jun 6, 2019 4:39:22 AM

Even though the 1099 says my name "for" her name right?

Level 7
Jun 6, 2019 4:39:26 AM

Right!