Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
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Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department soon. People receiving benefits who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes, and have qualifying children under age 17, however, should not wait for their automatic $1,200 individual payment. They should immediately go to the IRS’s webpage and visit the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here section to provide their information.
Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries with dependent children and who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes need to act by Wednesday, April 22, in order to receive additional payments for their eligible children quickly. SSI recipients need to take this action by later this month; a specific date will be available soon.
By taking this proactive step to enter information on the IRS website about them and their qualifying children, they will also receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. If beneficiaries in this group do not provide their information to the IRS soon, their payment at this time will be $1,200. People would then be required to file a tax year 2020 tax return to obtain the additional $500 per eligible child.
I urge Social Security and SSI recipients with qualifying children who do not normally file taxes to take action now. Immediately go to IRS.gov so that you will receive the full amount of the Economic Impact Payments you and your family are eligible for.
Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment
People with Direct Express debit cards who enter information at the IRS’s website should complete all of the mandatory questions, but they may leave the bank account information section blank as Treasury already has their Direct Express information on file.
Additionally, any new beneficiaries since January 1, 2020, of either Social Security or SSI benefits, who did not file a tax return for 2018 or 2019, will also need to go to the IRS’s Non-Filers website to enter their information as they will not receive automatic payments from Treasury.
Click here to view the IRS press release about this important issue.
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Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Commissioner of Social Security Administration (June 17, 2019 - July 9, 2021)
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Cory B.
I live in va. And get ssa and I toldby by numerous people and also read a write up at a site that the schedule shows I should have received a few minutes ago at 1 . As I said I’m trying to see it I guess. They needtoget things straight for once.
Keith F.
theres no time schedule, by a clock. what the hell are u talking about?
Benjamin P.
Jeffrey your so stupid and there going by the amount you draw 10,000. And under goes out first
Arnette u.
When will I recieve. My stimulus payment I have s.s.ii my income is $783 .00 dollar monthly I also have direct express debit card
V.V.
Hi Arnette, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Frankie B.
Any ssd recipients got their stimulus direct deposited yet? That’s all we want to know and the only information that can help each other.
Wanda
Hi Frankie, No I’m still waiting. People forget that we paid taxes by working. On SSDI we all know we had to have enough credits to get SSDI. Something I didn’t ask for and im sure nobody wanted to become disabled. I wanted to answer your question and im one of u and as of this morning, Saturday the 25.. I haven’t received mine either. I know im told its suppose to be coming by end of April or early May… I still feel a bit anxious. It’s not Trumps fault. Its the Treasury guy that did the schedule and i believe he did it backwards. My meds alone are almost a third of my ssdi check. Thats the only income i get. It’s bad when u have to choose meds over enough food.
JMO. Ill pray they come in a day or two for all of us that paid taxes before we were able to collect SSDI. God Bless
Wanda
Frankie, check your ” Get my Payment”. Mine was updated yesterday on Sunday… saying my payment will be deposited on April 29th in my back. Good Luck! Hopefully by now your “Get my Payment” has your payment info.
Jennifer
I live in Maryland and get ssi and still have not got my stimulus payment.
V.V.
Hi Jennifer, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
Jess
I myself received this in my email around 6:45pm,and just noticed it. (Note: It is only PART of the email. Little images of phones, laptops and happy people and crap kept me from copying the whole thing without interference)
ITS A MESSAGE FROM MY BANK.
Get stimulus package details and information on the status of your check
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has started the process of distributing stimulus payments. Santander does not have access to the status of your specific details, but information is available at this website to assist you.
> Economic Impact Payments
You can find specific information on the status of payments and find out if you qualify for a stimulus payment on this webpage.
> IRS: Get My Payment
Receiving a direct deposit from the IRS
Many customers will receive their payment as direct deposit into the account that was most recently used for a tax refund or for social security payments. If you need to provide your direct deposit information to the IRS1, you can find instructions on how to find your routing number for direct deposit at this website.
> Find my routing number
Benjamin P.
Hi Nick is your mom on SSDI or was it a paper check thanks Ben
Jess
Ben,
It is my mom who received her 1200 tonight, and it was through direct deposit. I use Santander bank, and posted the email message they sent me this evening. My mom, who got her deposit, does not use Santander, and because I shared her last name I won’t say what bank. I don’t know what bank the lady that posted May uses, and she shouldn’t really say since we know her first and last name But, rest assured, the money is coming! 🙂
Raheem
Hi i was wondering if anyone know the status for are stimulus check
V.V.
Hi Raheem, thank you for your question. Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who do not have qualifying children under age 17 do not need to take any action with the IRS. You will automatically receive your $1,200 economic impact payment directly from the IRS. You should receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as you would normally receive your Social Security benefits. Treasury expects automatic payments for Social Security beneficiaries no later than the end of April and automatic payments for SSI recipients no later than early May. We hope this helps.
May F.
Hi nick this is May
I live in boston massachusetts
Jess
Nick
I am in Arizona, but my mom who got her check tonight lives in Colorado.