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How to fill out the IRS Publication 915 online
IRS Publication 915 provides essential information regarding the taxation of Social Security benefits and equivalent Railroad Retirement benefits. This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions on filling out the form online, ensuring that individuals can accurately report their benefits for tax purposes.
Follow the steps to complete the IRS Publication 915 online.
- Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor.
- Review the introductory section that outlines the purpose of the publication and the types of benefits covered.
- Locate the section titled 'Are any of your benefits taxable?' and compare your total income with the specified base amounts for your filing status to determine if your benefits are taxable.
- Complete 'Worksheet A' by entering the total amounts from your Forms SSA-1099 and RRB-1099, then calculate if any of your benefits are taxable based on the provided formulas.
- If you've received a lump-sum payment, check the lump-sum election option under the applicable section and follow the instructions to potentially minimize your taxable amount.
- Once all required sections are completed, review your entries for accuracy.
- Save your changes, and then you can choose to download, print, or share the completed form.
Complete your IRS Publication 915 online today to ensure your benefits are accurately reported.
Railroad Retirement tax rates for 2022 remain the same as in 2021. The employer and employee Tier I rate remains at 7.65% (Tier I is 6.20%, Medicare is 1.45%). The employer Tier II rate remains at 13.1%. The employee Tier II rate remains at 4.9%.