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Are social security benefits considered community income

do I have to declare my spouse's social security as part of my community income

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No, social security is not community income. Per IRS:

Social security benefits.

Treat social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits as the income of the spouse who receives the benefits.

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No, social security is not community income. Per IRS:

Social security benefits.

Treat social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits as the income of the spouse who receives the benefits.

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Are social security benefits considered community income