Tax on US Social Security Retirement Benefit

ceng

Hi, I'm a  British citizen living in the UK. Back in the early 80's I worked in the USA for a few years. Now that I am retired I submitted an application to the US Social Security Administration to find out if I was entitled to any retirement benefit. To my surprise they have come back and said 'yes' I can receive a small benefit from them.

My question is, how do I treat this for tax purposes? Is it taxed only in the UK or do I need to submit a tax return to the IRS in the US? Any guidance would be appreciated.

PS, I've already posted this question on another MSE forum but it was suggested I also post it here.

QrizB

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https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6618764/tax-on-us-social-security-retirement-benefit