[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-971":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"971","Should I include my child's Social Security benefits (\u003Ci>Form SSA-1099\u003C/i>)?","Don't include your child's Social Security benefits (\u003Ci>Form SSA-1099\u003C/i>) on your tax return. Your child's Social Security benefits are reported on a separate return, if necessary. Very few children need to file a tax return even if they get Social Security benefits. If your child needs to file a tax return to report wages or significant investment income, the child's Social Security benefits will usually not be taxable.\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cbr>\nYou can use the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return\" target=\"blank\">IRS interactive tool\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\" style=\"margin-right:0px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>to determine if your child is required to file a tax return.",1777391532013]