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Diesel
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February 22, 2020
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My niece is divorced and her ex-husband passed away in 2019.  My niece's daughter who was 15 last year receives a SS benefit.  she has no other income and is claimed by her mother, does my niece's daughter need to file a return?

    xmasbaby0Answer
    Level 15
    February 22, 2020

    No,  the teenage child does not need to file a tax return for the Social Security she is receiving, nor does her mother need to put it on her own tax return.   Someday when the girl gets a job or any other income, then she will need to enter the SS on her own tax return.

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    xmasbaby0Level 15Answer
    Level 15
    February 22, 2020

    No,  the teenage child does not need to file a tax return for the Social Security she is receiving, nor does her mother need to put it on her own tax return.   Someday when the girl gets a job or any other income, then she will need to enter the SS on her own tax return.

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    DieselAuthor
    Level 2
    February 24, 2020

    Thank you, appreciate your help.

    Diesel

     

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