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You should not enter a dependent's Social Security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.
If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.
If the child has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.
You should not enter a dependent's Social Security benefits reported on a SSA-1099 on your tax return.
If the dependent earned no other income during the tax year, the income is not taxable or reportable and thus a tax return is not required.
If the child has enough other income to be required to file, then he/she should report the Social Security on his/her return.
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