Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: March 17, 2021
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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Gayle S.
We’re receiving conflicting info regarding the stimulus money? What is the answer? Whe n is it?
Sam M.
My wife and I are SSA retirees and have separated bank accounts. As of today neither of us has gotten a Stimulus deposit. Are we going to get one or is there something else we must do.
Grant
I receive SSI also. From what I’ve been reading (I’ve read a lot on the subject) the payments for SSI recipients will go out “no later than early May”.
“The Treasury Department has announced that adult Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their payments by early May, in the same way they receive their normal benefits.”
Melanie
My son receives survivor benefits, i am his payee. Will stimulus check still go on direct express card?
Janet E.
I am on Social Security, but my spouse is not. I understand my eip will be automatically deposited for me.
My spouse and I filed jointly for 2019. Our gross income is less than $75,000. How will he get his $1200?
Vicki
I am also on SSDI and Survivor Benefits. It states I need not do anything to receive my stimulus check. I’m just wondering if anyone knows when these checks will come to Social Security Beneficiaries.
Robert H.
The 29th is what I’ve seen. Google what is the time line on stimulus payments. Theres a list of dates on there
r. h.
Who knows anymore? They keep pushing the dates back farther and farther because no one at the IRS has any clue what they’re doing here.
Raymond
I keep reading that my payment will be deposited in my account the “normal” or “regular” way. Does that mean it will be deposited into my account on the 3rd of the month as it usually does?
Another question: My son hasn’t paid taxes since 2010 because he had to take care of his physically disabled mom. 6-18-2018 is when she passed away. Is he eligible for a stimulus payment?
George B.
You keep saying this and that never giving a complet answer, Enough of the bullshit, where is the money stop lieing to the people and get the people there money.
Janet K.
I have filed my 2018 taxes, have direct deposit, I am an independent contractor (Real Estate Broker). My S/S is direct deposit so you have my account info…when can I expect my check?
V.V.
Hi Janet, 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.
William M.
Please someone that 100% knows the answer please reply. I know its been asked and said a lot but I hear so much. I’m on ssdi and ssi it goes on my direct Express card, I didn’t file taxes in 2018 or 19, is it correct that we font have to do anything there supposed to come automatically? I’m beginning to think there not coming and I really had my Hope’s UK p.
Robert W.
I’m on ssdi and from all that I have read. We are suppose to get them on the 29th. There is a time line if you Google “what is the time line on stimulus payments” there is a list of dates on there. But really we are waiting on the gov, and we all know they are pretty slow. That’s it.
r. h.
The ONLY reason you need to enter any kind of info on the IRS site is if you have any dependent children. Other than that just sit back and wait like the rest of us. MAYBE one day we’ll actually get it.
Deborah B.
I’d also like to know the answer to your question.
V.V.
Hi William, 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.
Robert
Thats what I have read. But by the same token. I dont know for sure as to when we get the check. First it said on your normal pay date. This has seem to change. Will you get a check , yes. One inportant thing. If you have changed banks on your direct deposit recently. Then I would you may need to update that. Good luck to us all.