How do I start?

[phoebe2sweet]

Will my return be easy? I only get Social Security and retirement benefits.

[Affordabletaxes2021]

You start by entering name and address and other information then you can choose the type of income you have . Scroll down to RetirementSection where you’ll be able to enter the information on the 1099R form. There’s also a section on Social Security benefits so you’d enter the social security there. Then you want to

walk through rest of interview. You’ll need your AGI (adjust gross income) from 2020 to enter for security purposes. You can find it on the main tax form 1040 from 2020 on line 11. That and your driver’s license number will be asked for at end of interview right before filing.

Hope this helps. 

[Affordabletaxes2021]

You start by entering personal information then continue to where you enter income. Scroll down the page until you see retirement income section . Here you can enter your 1099R form and also there’s a section in there to enter social security information. After entering those forms continue through the interview. You will need to have your AGI (adjusted gross income.) You can find that on your 2020 tax return on main tax form 1040 on line 11. You’ll also be asked for driver’s license for security purposes. Hope this helps.

[TomK100]

Yes.  Begin with TurboTax Free edition.  As you proceed through the interview questions, just Click on the boxes indicating that you have pension and social security income.  The program will make sure to ask you to enter that information later.

Or you can always use the Search box (upper-right side of the screen) to find these topics.

Entering 1099-R (pension) into TurboTax: 

1. Open your return.
2. Search for 1099r in the search box (upper-right corner).
3. Click on Jump to 1099r.
4. Enter your information.

Entering SSA-1099 into TurboTax: 

1. Open your return.
2. Search for ssa1099 in the search box (upper-right corner).
3. Click on Jump to ssa1099.
4. Enter your information;.

[Critter-3]

Start with the FREE online version here :   https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

Or if your total income is $73K or less you can use one of the IRS FREE FILE options here :    https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

[AkinaLO]

Critter-3 mentions the free version in the post above, which is a good option to start your return. TurboTax is currently offering TurboTax Live products for free for simple returns. TurboTax Live has tax experts to assist with your return when you need them.

These articles will give you an overview of TurboTax Live and how to start your return using TurboTax Live.

What is TurboTax Live? - Intuit

This article explains how to upgrade to TurboTax Live if you have already started your return.

How do I get TurboTax Live? - Intuit

Here's the link again that you can use to start your return.

Start your return with TurboTax