Are social security survivor benefits for children considered taxable
income?
The person who has the legal right to receive the benefits must determine
whether the benefits are taxable. For example, if you and your child receive
benefits, but the check for your child is made out in your name, you must
use only your part of the benefits to see whether any benefits are taxable
to you. One half of the part that belongs to your child must be added to your
child's other income to see whether any of those benefits are taxable to the
child.
References:
- Publication 915, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement
Benefits
- Tax Topic 423, Social Security and Equivalent Railroad Retirement
Benefits
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