Supp Sec Income

[BP.]

Taxpayer (blind) received Supplemental Security Income for part of year, at which time he married. SSI stopped; spouse has $80,000+ in wages. No 1099 for SSI. Is this includable as income like Social Security earnings? Thank-you!

Think I found the answer: No.

[erchess]

Where did you find this answer?

I thought all payments from the Social Security Administration had the same tax consequences which depended on your filing status and amount of other income. However, the fact that T/P got no 1099SS suggests to me that I could be incorrect. I have been incorrect before and the forecast is for me to be incorrect again. I believe that there is an all knowing and all powerful God of the Universe but I know that I am not He.

[BP.]

www.ssa.gov

I found the answer by poking around on the Social Security website. I pulled up the Supplemental Security Income topic & found a list of FAQ's.

"Question
Are Supplemental Security Income benefits taxable?

Answer
No, Supplemental Security Income payments are not subject to federal taxes, so you will not receive an annual form SSA-1099."

It's not considered SS income, simply administered by SSA.

[erchess]

Very Cool

For what are SSI benefits given?

[BP.]

Blindness is one reason; not sure about others. Income & assets play a role I think. Not much time for me to gather more info, other than getting my immediate Q answered. Have a look at the SSA website if you're interested.

[sdiazea]

Taxpayer (blind) received Supplemental Security Income for part of year, at which time he married. SSI stopped; spouse has $80,000+ in wages. No 1099 for SSI. Is this includable as income like Social Security earnings? Thank-you!

Think I found the answer: No.

From Pub 907
Supplemental security income (SSI) payments. If
you received any SSI payments during the year, do not
include these payments in your total social security benefits
received. They are not taxable for federal income
tax purposes.