how to split social security income?

[Liz]

On Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:09:14 -0700
Paula Hendricks <paula at ph-webnet.com> wrote:

> wow. i'm probably doing this all wrong then. i put the full amount
> (in your example $1800) in my checking as a deposit and then allocate
> to income/ ss ($1700) and med/ ins ($100)....
> 
> i always start with my checking account... it seems to work... but
> it's different than what was suggested. hunh.

But 1800 was never put in your checking account.
When the statement is reconciled the deposit is 1700.

Your income is 1800, not 1700

I used to make all these mistakes but over the years I've learnt that
if I can't solve it I either ask the accountant or here.
Someone will always have some help.