Norma's income for 2019 is $27,000 from part-time work and $9,000 of Social Security benefits.Norma is not married.A portion of her Social Security benefits must be included in her gross income.

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Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on the recipient's other sources of income. In Norma's case, since her combined income is above a certain threshold, up to 85% of her Social Security benefits may be subject to federal income tax. Therefore, a portion of her benefits must be included in her gross income.

Norma's Income for 2019 Is $27,000 from Part-Time Work and $9,000