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jspag5
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Mar 10, 2024 8:08 PM UTC
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minor children

I have 3 minor biological sons who receive Survivors Benefits since losing their father in 2022. Two are full time students and one is only 4 years old so is not in school yet. Is there a section on tax return to enter this information, or do i not need to?

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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
Mar 10, 2024 8:10 PM UTC

All the children that receive Social Security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 will have their Social Security number entered in box 2 of the form.  You do not report their benefits received on your tax return.

It the child has no other income they do not report the benefits received on a tax return.

    jspag5Author
    Level 2
    Mar 10, 2024 8:12 PM UTC

    thank you for your help . it is very much appreciated

    MinhT1
    Alumni - Intuit
    Mar 10, 2024 8:12 PM UTC

    You do not report your children's survivor benefits on your tax return.

     

    If the Survivor benefits are their only income, they are not required to file tax returns.

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