SSI is Supplemental Security Income and is not from the Social Security Administration. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. SSI is not reported on a tax return.
Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits are reported on a form SSA-1099 and the benefits received are reported on a federal tax return.
However, if the Social Security benefits are the Only income to be reported on the tax return, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return.
To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099
Or enter social security benefits in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to social security benefits
The money you hear about people getting for just filing a tax return claiming kids requires you to have some earned income (wages or self employment). Without earned income, you are not eligible for the "refundable" Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit. Neither SSI or Social Security benefits are considered earned income.
If you are a student, over age 23, and are not claimed as a dependent by someone else (e.g. your parent) you may be eligible for the up to $1000 refundable American Opportunity (tuition) Credit. That credit is not dependent on having either kids or earned income. You must be at least a half time undergraduate student and actually paid tuition (not just had it paid by grants). Tuition paid by loans counts as paid by you (since you have to pay that back, someday)
A child can be the “qualifying child” dependent of any close relative in the household. If you live with someone else, e.g. your parents, it may be better if they claim your child.
@Amber Holliker You wrote "Yes."
Was that supposed to be a response to someone else's question, or do you have a question of your own? If you are telling someone that they need to file a tax return when their income is SSI, that was incorrect.
Can I file SSI on my tax I had a job but I don't make that much but few hunder
Your post is confusing ... but if you are asking if you had taxable income can you file a return the answer is yes.
However if your only income is from SSI .... Because supplemental security income benefits are considered to be assistance, they're therefore NOT taxable income. They do not have to be reported on a tax return.
Sometimes people refer to Social Security benefits as "SSI" by mistake--so we do not know if you really receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income--and they are different. If you get SSI, you do not enter it on a tax return at all.
If you get a SSA1099 in January it would be for Social Security benefits, which you do not have to report on an income tax return if that is your ONLY income. You might have to report your Social Security income if you have some other form of income as well.
You need to file a federal return if
@Deanna198039 wrote:
I on ssi can i file taxes
SSI is Supplemental Security Income and is not from the Social Security Administration. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. SSI is not reported on a tax return.
Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits are reported on a form SSA-1099 and the benefits received are reported on a federal tax return. The benefits may be taxable depending on the amount of other income you have entered on your tax return.
However, if the Social Security benefits are the Only income to be reported on the tax return, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return.
To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099
Or enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099
@Otfdev4x wrote:
Can I file taxes on my SSI
READ
the answer directly above your post. It has all the information you need.If you only get ssi or SS or SSDI you do not have to file a return and you get no benefits or credits by claiming dependents or deductions.
No, If you only get SSI you do not have to file a return.
Are you really asking about SSI---Supplemental Security Income or do you mean Social Security?
They are not the same thing
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND SSI?
https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-over-ussi.htm
If you receive SSI you do not enter it on a tax return at all. If you are receiving Social Security benefits then if the SS is your ONLY income you do not have to file a tax return. If you received a 1095A for marketplace insurance (Obamacare) then you do need to file a return. Or if you have other income you might need to file a return.
You need to file a federal return if half your Social Security plus your other income is $25,000 when filing single or head of household, or $32,000 when filing married filing jointly, $0 if you are filing married filing separately.
Did you get a SSA-1099? Do you have any other income?
If you ONLY get SSI or Social Security or Social Security Disability or a SSA-1099 or RRB-1099 for railroad retirement you do not have to file a return. And there is no benefit to itemizing deductions or claiming dependents.
You can file a return to get back any withholding taken out. If they are taking out withholding then you should tell Social Security to stop taking it out.
@Marisuffel wrote:
Can i file for ssi
SSI is Supplemental Security Income and is not from the Social Security Administration. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. SSI is not reported on a tax return.
Social Security Retirement/Disability/Survivors benefits are reported on a form SSA-1099 and the benefits received are reported on a federal tax return. The benefits may be taxable depending on the amount of other income you have entered on your tax return.
However, if the Social Security benefits are the Only income to be reported on the tax return, then there is no reason or need to file a tax return.
To enter Social Security benefits reported on form SSA-1099
Or enter ssa-1099 in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to ssa-1099
I am wondering if I can file taxes though I only get SSI. I am married but my husband and I have been apart 2 years so his family has been filing his as single. I want to file because of stimulus checks coming out. I survive barely on 698 through disability and the stimulus check would greatly help me so please let me know if I can file. Thank you.
Michele Turner
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If you received Social Security Supplemental Income, then you wouldn't need to file because that is not considered earned income for tax filing purposes. If you received an SSA-1099 and your income is between $25,000 to $34,000 filing single or head of household, $32,000 to $44,000 filing joint, you'll pay taxes on 50% of your social security income. Above these amount, you'll pay taxes on 85% of the benefits.
@ Dextermom19 "I want to file because of stimulus checks coming out. I survive barely on 698 through disability and the stimulus check would greatly help me so please let me know if I can file." Given this information you may not be required to file taxes.
I"m on ssi and need to know the process before i can recieve a check
Am i eligible for a coronavirus stimulis check while on ssi and if so what are my steps
@Stallonecapone The stimulus bill was just signed today. All of the details for how they will send out checks or make deposits are not yet known. Even the IRS does not have that information up yet. We do not know yet. Please give it a few days -- when there is reliable information it will be available here and on the IRS site.