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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Danielle s.
I have been waiting on mine and still dont have it and am on ssi
Linda D.
If an Adult Disabled child (25) receives SSDI, and was carried as a dependent will they receive their own Stimulus check?
retiree
no. They have to be under17 years old to get the 500.00check.
A.C.
Hi, Linda. Treasury, not Social Security, will be making direct payments to eligible people. We cannot determine your son’s eligibility. Continue to check the Internal Revenue Service Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments page for updates. Thanks.
George
Soon? Christmas is “soon” too. Thank you for nothing, assholes.
Cissy B.
I don’t think anyone will reply to these comments. But here goes. I get my SSA thru Direct Deposit and I DO file a tax return (done and processed a few weeks ago). Question: I had to pay IRS taxes. I did not receive a refund, therefore, I did not put my bank info on tax form thru Turbo Tax.
Since I do get SSA thru Direct Deposit to my bank, I assume I do thing? Can’t get thru portal anyway.
Nancy A.
I receive SSI and I’m very confused about this. I can’t get anyone to help me.. My SSI is also deposited on A Direct Express Card. I have never filed taxes and I don’t understand this. It’s so overwhelming to me. Someone please help me. I’m 61 years old.
Yolanda
Im in the same boat Nancy im confuse myself. I also get SSI.
Sherry
People who get SSI will get there Stimulus payment the begin of may.. people who get social security will get there by the end of month…and they will put them on direct express card or your own bank..
Sherry
People who get SSI will get there Stimulus payment the begin of may.. people who get social security will get there by the end of month…and they will put them on direct express card or your own bank..
Deb
First they said SS recipients would be the first to get stimulus, now they say “soon”- ridiculous not to give a date range. However I know several SS recipients who received their money last week, so what the IRS is saying is totally inaccurate.
Also told everyone to go to Get My Payment, then said SS recipients aren’t listed on there.
John Q.
I receive survivor Benefits from my late wife. But I’m a bit confused about the SSA 1099 Form. I did not receive one . Will this affect my direct deposit my survivor benefits
Kathleen G.
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Patricia E.
I just want to say/write, THANK YOU, to the U. S. Treasury, Social Security and The Federal Government. On top of the benefits and services we already receive, these extra funds will go a long way to helping many, during these very difficult and challenging times; in our nation and the world.
Additionally, to any Federal or Agency Personnel who actually have to leave home and report to work, to make these Stimulus Funds available to millions of us, please stay safe, healthy, happy and Blessed!
Again, THANK YOU!
A Grateful US Citizen!!
Bonifacia A.
My mom is receiving ssi and never had file for taxes is she getting direct to her bank or a stimulus paper check
Thanks