Spouse died, Son and myself are getting SS benefits, one is in my name the other is mine and my son's name. Do I need to file anotherSSA1099-sm for son's benefits?

[Lclark]

I did receive 2 separate 1099's for this. Not sure what I need to do. Am I supposed to file separate taxes for the one with my son and my name on it?

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

You do not report the child's Social Security benefits on your tax return.  Only the SSA-1099 received with your Social Security number entered in box 2 of the form is entered on your tax return.  If the child has no other income they do not report the Social Security benefits received on a tax return.