Social Security figure on tax form in question

[devinesame]

My 1099 for social security  shows $17,106 in both box 3 & 5.

On the 1040SR line 6a shows 15,324.00 which is the amount of deposits.

on line 6a which is the correct amount to enter.

[DoninGA]

On the Form 1040 Line 6a should be the amount from your Form SSA-1099 box 5

To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099

• Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business)
• Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business)
• Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
• Scroll down to Retirement Plans and Social Security
• On Social Security (SSA-1099, RRB-1099), click the start or update button

Or enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099

[VolvoGirl]

Enter the gross amount in box 5, not the net deposits.

Then the taxable amount (if any) is on line 6b.  Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately: 0