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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 6:48:56 AM

My only income is SSI, do I have to file? If not how do I get a letter of nonfiling?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:48:58 AM

Are you married? Does your spouse have income?

Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 6:49:04 AM

SSI is Supplemental Security Income.  It is not a Social Security benefit and is not reported on a tax return.

If you receive Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits those are reported on a Form SSA-1099.  That form you would receive from the Social Security Administration each January.  If the Social Security benefits are the only income of any kind to be reported on your tax return then there is no need to file a tax return.

A Verification of Non-filing Letter can be obtained from the IRS at this website - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

New Member
Feb 5, 2021 12:27:25 PM

My only income SSI

DO I NEED TO FILE TAXES

Level 15
Feb 5, 2021 12:28:34 PM


@AS62 wrote:

My only income SSI

DO I NEED TO FILE TAXES


As previously stated on the message directly above your post -

 

SSI is Supplemental Security Income.  It is not a Social Security benefit and is not reported on a tax return.

If you receive Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits those are reported on a Form SSA-1099.  That form you would receive from the Social Security Administration each January.  If the Social Security benefits are the only income of any kind to be reported on your tax return then there is no need to file a tax return.

New Member
Feb 5, 2021 12:28:36 PM

Separated and he doesn’t have income

Returning Member
Apr 4, 2022 12:22:58 PM

My only income is SSI and I do not have to file the federal tax form.  Do I still have to file in Maryland?

Returning Member
Apr 4, 2022 12:23:27 PM

No I am single

Returning Member
Apr 4, 2022 12:24:47 PM

Do I have to file a Maryland form?

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2022 12:40:20 PM

No, if your only income is SSI you do not have to file a Maryland return. You do not need a letter of non-filing if you do not file.

@Troop2014

New Member
Apr 18, 2023 3:10:45 PM

Thank you!