Solved: I was approved for ssdi in july 2016 and I received my backpay in January 2017.Do I claim that on 2016 or 2017 taxes

I was approved for ssdi in july 2016 and I received my backpay in January 2017.Do I claim that on 2016 or 2017 taxes

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Income is taxable in the year it is received, even if it was earned or otherwise due to you in an earlier year.

In your case, if you did not receive the back pay until 2017, you will report it on you 2017 income tax returns.

Income is taxable in the year it is received, even if it was earned or otherwise due to you in an earlier year.

In your case, if you did not receive the back pay until 2017, you will report it on you 2017 income tax returns.

I was approved for ssdi in july 2016 and I received my backpay in January 2017.Do I claim that on 2016 or 2017 taxes