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  Are Supplemental Security Income benefits taxable?
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  Are Supplemental Security Income benefits taxable?
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No, Supplemental Security Income payments are not subject to federal taxes, so you will not receive an annual form SSA-1099. 

However, if you also receive Social Security benefits, they may be subject to income taxes.  See   How do I get a form to have income tax withheld from my Social Security check?, if you wish to have Federal taxes withheld from your Social Security benefits.
 
 
 
  
 
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